AMD Readying a Major Update for its Frame Generation Tech

Enthusiasts digging through a recent AMD test driver have uncovered code pointing to an upcoming third version of the company's Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) technology. References to "AFMF3" and its alternative name, "FrameGenV3," were found within the AMD Software Preview Edition driver version 25.20.01.14.

AMD's Fluid Motion Frames technology is distinct from built-in game solutions because it works directly through the graphics card driver. This allows it to boost frame smoothness in games that don't natively support frame generation. While useful, the initial versions of AFMF were often criticized for visual artifacts and noticeable input lag. However, subsequent 2.0 and 2.1 updates significantly improved the situation, with developers managing to reduce latency and minimize motion blur.

The appearance of AFMF 3 references in the code suggests AMD is preparing a substantial update. The new frame generation technology is expected to be part of the upcoming FSR enhancement package, codenamed "Redstone." This package is anticipated to introduce machine learning into upscaling and frame generation algorithms, while also improving ray tracing performance.

AMD has not officially commented on the find or shared any details regarding the release timeline for Fluid Motion Frames 3. However, its mention within the driver confirms that work on the technology is underway. If it comes to fruition, Radeon graphics card owners could gain an even more effective tool for boosting in-game performance.

The development of AMD's graphics technologies continues to generate interest, with the enthusiast community actively involved in adapting them. A prime example is the recent situation with FSR 4: after its source code was accidentally published, users managed to get the new upscaler running on previous-generation AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.