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Microsoft's DirectSR: Simplifying Upscaling for Windows 11 and Beyond

TL;DR

Microsoft introduces DirectSR, an upscaler for Windows 11 to compete with AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS. It aims to simplify super resolution support for game developers. While NVIDIA's DLSS is ahead, DirectSR may become a key feature on Xbox consoles. Its quality and implementation remain uncertain.

Windows 11 will introduce an OS-level upscaler called "DirectSR" to rival AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS.

NVIDIA's DLSS technology is ahead with its fourth iteration, while AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution has seen slower adoption.

Microsoft will showcase DirectSR at the Game Developers Conference, aiming to simplify super resolution support for game developers.

DirectSR may become a key feature on Xbox consoles in the future.

Having a Windows-based upscaler that works with NPUs will benefit lightweight notebooks without dedicated GPUs.

The quality of DirectSR remains to be seen, and its implementation could be challenging.

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