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is driver-level frame generation real performance or just a fancy illusion?

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  1. Rhea Nakamura
    @router_gremlin

    ok weird one genuine question from someone who doesnt fully get it.. 馃檹 if my base frame rate is 50 FPS and driver-level frame generation doubles the number on screen, is the game actually more responsive or just smoother to look at? and does that matter in competitive shooters? ive read a lot of strong opinions on both sides, but very few clear explanations, id appreciate a simple breakdown, plus your personal preference and why you landed on it. im about to throw this thing out the window lol

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  2. Ibrahim M.
    @binary_works

    been there man use a frame rate cap slightly below your monitor's refresh rate with VRR enabled. generated frames above teh refresh rate are wasted and can increase latency. worked for me anyway 馃し

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  3. Gabe J.
    @frame_probe

    Frame generation increases motion smoothness, but responsiveness still follows the base frame rate. Input latency is tied to real rednered frames, and generation itself adds a bit on top. So it looks smoother but doesnt feel faster.

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  4. Soren Novak
    @soren_copper

    watch for artifacts around HUD elements, text and fast motion edges... some games handle those well, others show ghosting, and that varies per title more than per GPU.

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  5. Bram P.
    @buffersage

    ok so a common rule of thumb: you want a solid base frame rate beofre turning it on, below roughly 60 FPS base, artifacts and latency become more noitceable... above that, many people cant tell the difference.

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  6. Leon Nakamura
    @lnakamura
    in reply to @buffersage

    lol same thing happened to me pair it with a latency reduction feature like NVIDIA Reflex or AMD Anti-Lag. Most implementations enable it automatically, but check teh in-game settings.

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  8. Quinn
    @daemon_sprite-3hp
    in reply to @binary_works

    oof try turning off the settings first, fixed it for me. @binary_works what did u end up doing in the end fingers crossed 馃

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  12. Gabe J.
    @frame_probe

    honestly just reset the defualt config and save yourself the pain. +1 same here

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  13. Leon Nakamura
    @lnakamura

    @daemon_sprite-3hp nah thats not it, latency has nothing to do with it. bump. still happening with generation for me

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  14. Quinn
    @daemon_sprite-3hp

    For competitive shooters most players keep it off. Latency and occasional artifacts around fast-moving UI or crosshairs matter more than smoothness there.

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  15. Noah I.
    @noahi565

    hmmm this. so much this 馃う honestly just reset the firmware and save yourself teh pain

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  16. Gabe J.
    @frame_probe

    @daemon_sprite-3hp thank u this worked!! u guys are the best!!!

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  17. Rhea Nakamura
    @router_gremlin
    in reply to @daemon_sprite-3hp

    @daemon_sprite-3hp omg finally learning that latency follows the base frame rate cleared up all my confusion. lowered a few settings first, then turned it on. much better. cant believe it was that simple lol

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