Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) is a technology developed by AMD that allows users to upscale lower-resolution images to higher resolutions, such as from 720p to 1080p or 1440p. This technology uses advanced algorithms to analyze the image and apply the necessary enhancements to produce a sharper and more detailed image.

To enable RSR, users need to have an AMD GPU with 5000 or 6000 series cards. The technology works by allowing users to select from various presets, which can range from "Light" to "Ultra". These presets adjust the level of enhancement applied to the image, resulting in a more detailed and sharper final product. Users can check if RSR is enabled by pressing Alt + R and Alt + U while playing a game.

One of the key benefits of RSR is its ability to upscale lower-resolution images without sacrificing too much detail. This makes it an attractive option for users who want to enjoy games at higher resolutions but don't have a powerful enough GPU to handle them natively. However, AMD recommends using FSRT (FidelityFX Super Resolution Technology) instead of RSR when available, as it provides more consistent and high-quality results.

When testing RSR with the 6500 XT GPU, we found that it struggles with higher settings due to its lack of VRAM. This means that users may need to lower their visual quality options or resolution in order to achieve smooth performance. However, enabling RSR allows users to enjoy higher fidelity images without sacrificing too much detail.

RSR is not limited to just the 6500 XT GPU, but it can also be used with a wide range of AMD GPUs, including those from the 5000 series and above. This makes it an attractive option for users who want to upgrade their existing hardware or try out new games without having to worry about compatibility issues.

In terms of performance, we found that RSR produces a better image than native resolution when dropped down to 720p. The upscaling process creates a sharper and more detailed image that is closer to the original resolution. However, it's worth noting that RSR doesn't look as good as FSRT with higher quality settings.

One of the main limitations of RSR is its limited compatibility with older hardware. While it can be used with a wide range of AMD GPUs, it may not work at all with certain systems or devices. This makes it less appealing for users who are looking to upgrade their existing hardware but don't want to invest in new equipment.

In the case of Red Dead Redemption 2, we found that RSR is able to upscale lower-resolution images to a level that is almost indistinguishable from native resolution at 1080p. However, when testing the game at 4K resolutions with RSR enabled, the performance was severely limited due to the lack of VRAM on the 6500 XT GPU.

In conclusion, Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) is a technology that offers users the ability to upscale lower-resolution images to higher resolutions. While it has its limitations and may not work as well as FSRT in certain situations, it remains an attractive option for users who want to upgrade their existing hardware or try out new games without having to worry about compatibility issues.

In order to fully experience the benefits of RSR, we recommend using a 5 or 6000 series AMD GPU with at least 4GB of VRAM. This ensures that you have enough memory to handle the demands of RSR and enjoy high-quality results. Additionally, make sure to adjust your visual quality options and resolution accordingly in order to achieve smooth performance.

By enabling RSR on a compatible system, users can enjoy more detailed images and higher frame rates when playing games at lower resolutions. While it may not be as effective as FSRT in certain situations, RSR remains an attractive option for those looking to upgrade their hardware or try out new games without breaking the bank.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhello everyone and welcome to another video now if you download the latest 22.3.1 amd drivers and you have an rx 5000 series card or higher then you'll now have access to radeon super resolution radeon super resolution or rsr is an in-drive upscaling feature that can be enabled from within the amd software unlike fsr it doesn't require in-game integration so it's more widely accessible in that regard but considering it only works with 5000 or 6000 series gpus at the moment those with older cards can't benefit from it basically rsr works like this you enable it from within the amd software fire up one of your favorite games and if you find that said game is struggling at your monitor's native resolution you can select a lower res from the in-game graphics menu and rsr will upscale it you can check it's enabled by hitting alt plus r and alt plus u will toggle it on and off while in game most five and six thousand series gpus shouldn't have any issues with the latest titles but one of the weakest in the lineup the 6500 xt can struggle with higher settings due to its lack of vram it makes the most sense to just lower the visual quality options or resolution but enabling rsr will mean that we can enjoy the extra fidelity that the higher presets offer without sacrificing the sharpness of the overall presentation too much amd themselves say that if the game has fsr then use that instead and even though forza horizon 5 doesn't i'd still recommend making use of the game's own dynamic res technology i found that with the 6500 xt the four gigs of vram is its biggest flaw but that doesn't mean it isn't still a capable card especially in older games gta 5 for example runs just fine with the highest settings the average frame rate is good and the percentile lows indicate a consistent experience for the most part dropping the resolution to 900p and enabling radeon super resolution will produce an image that looks sharper than native 900p for sure and alongside the upscaling to 1080p we get a slight frame rate increase so far my biggest problem with this tech is its lack of support for older cards while fsr works with a far wider range of gpus rsr works with loads more games but it's bittersweet utilizing radeon super resolution to upscale a sub 1080p image to full hd isn't the best use of it either it's at 2160p or 4k where the 6500xt is way out of its depth now as i mentioned before i and even amd themselves suggest using fsr or fidelity fx super resolution if a game supports it if it doesn't well this is where we get to see what upscaled 720p to 4k gaming is like this is probably an extreme example and you might want to drop things first to 1440p on a 4k display or 1080p which is where we'll start first of all as you can see the 6500 xt can run red dead redemption 2 at 4k just not very well 20 or so fps is the average and although this gets better in more open areas it's never really playable if we drop to 1080p with radeon super resolution enabled then our game looks a little crisper than it does at native 1080p and our frame rate is much improved now in my opinion rsr doesn't look as good as fsr with the higher quality settings nor does it hold up to nvidia's dlss but it's the compatibility with a wide range of games potentially thousands of games that stands out to me it's just very limited in terms of the hardware it can be used with right now let's turn things right down to 720p next i guess you could sort of say we're going to be gaming at 4k at 720p which sounds like a good title for the video actually turning the in-game res down to 720p and allowing rsr to upscale it produces a better than native looking result for certain native 720p that is but don't expect it to look as good as native 4k not by a long shot i think this tech is going to make more sense in the future as games become more and more demanding and entry-level cards like the 6500 xt here start to struggle more and more sort of like how fsr has helped breathe new life into a lot of old hardware i very much welcome stuff like this it's difficult to actually demonstrate the exact quality of these various settings in a video due to compression and whatnot but as i close out the video i'll leave you with some more upscaled 720p gameplay if you have a 5 or 6000 series amd card then i'd recommend trying it out especially if you have 4k display because upscaling from say 1440p to 2160p in a game without fsr might really help you out if your card is struggling at native resolution but that's all for this one if you enjoyed it leave a like down below leave a dislike if you didn't subscribe to the channel if you haven't done so already and hopefully i'll see all of you in the next onehello everyone and welcome to another video now if you download the latest 22.3.1 amd drivers and you have an rx 5000 series card or higher then you'll now have access to radeon super resolution radeon super resolution or rsr is an in-drive upscaling feature that can be enabled from within the amd software unlike fsr it doesn't require in-game integration so it's more widely accessible in that regard but considering it only works with 5000 or 6000 series gpus at the moment those with older cards can't benefit from it basically rsr works like this you enable it from within the amd software fire up one of your favorite games and if you find that said game is struggling at your monitor's native resolution you can select a lower res from the in-game graphics menu and rsr will upscale it you can check it's enabled by hitting alt plus r and alt plus u will toggle it on and off while in game most five and six thousand series gpus shouldn't have any issues with the latest titles but one of the weakest in the lineup the 6500 xt can struggle with higher settings due to its lack of vram it makes the most sense to just lower the visual quality options or resolution but enabling rsr will mean that we can enjoy the extra fidelity that the higher presets offer without sacrificing the sharpness of the overall presentation too much amd themselves say that if the game has fsr then use that instead and even though forza horizon 5 doesn't i'd still recommend making use of the game's own dynamic res technology i found that with the 6500 xt the four gigs of vram is its biggest flaw but that doesn't mean it isn't still a capable card especially in older games gta 5 for example runs just fine with the highest settings the average frame rate is good and the percentile lows indicate a consistent experience for the most part dropping the resolution to 900p and enabling radeon super resolution will produce an image that looks sharper than native 900p for sure and alongside the upscaling to 1080p we get a slight frame rate increase so far my biggest problem with this tech is its lack of support for older cards while fsr works with a far wider range of gpus rsr works with loads more games but it's bittersweet utilizing radeon super resolution to upscale a sub 1080p image to full hd isn't the best use of it either it's at 2160p or 4k where the 6500xt is way out of its depth now as i mentioned before i and even amd themselves suggest using fsr or fidelity fx super resolution if a game supports it if it doesn't well this is where we get to see what upscaled 720p to 4k gaming is like this is probably an extreme example and you might want to drop things first to 1440p on a 4k display or 1080p which is where we'll start first of all as you can see the 6500 xt can run red dead redemption 2 at 4k just not very well 20 or so fps is the average and although this gets better in more open areas it's never really playable if we drop to 1080p with radeon super resolution enabled then our game looks a little crisper than it does at native 1080p and our frame rate is much improved now in my opinion rsr doesn't look as good as fsr with the higher quality settings nor does it hold up to nvidia's dlss but it's the compatibility with a wide range of games potentially thousands of games that stands out to me it's just very limited in terms of the hardware it can be used with right now let's turn things right down to 720p next i guess you could sort of say we're going to be gaming at 4k at 720p which sounds like a good title for the video actually turning the in-game res down to 720p and allowing rsr to upscale it produces a better than native looking result for certain native 720p that is but don't expect it to look as good as native 4k not by a long shot i think this tech is going to make more sense in the future as games become more and more demanding and entry-level cards like the 6500 xt here start to struggle more and more sort of like how fsr has helped breathe new life into a lot of old hardware i very much welcome stuff like this it's difficult to actually demonstrate the exact quality of these various settings in a video due to compression and whatnot but as i close out the video i'll leave you with some more upscaled 720p gameplay if you have a 5 or 6000 series amd card then i'd recommend trying it out especially if you have 4k display because upscaling from say 1440p to 2160p in a game without fsr might really help you out if your card is struggling at native resolution but that's all for this one if you enjoyed it leave a like down below leave a dislike if you didn't subscribe to the channel if you haven't done so already and hopefully i'll see all of you in the next one\n"