WHAT IS RTX VIDEO SUPER RESOLUTION?
Q: What is RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution is a new video upscaling technology that uses AI and RTX Tensor Cores to improve the quality of video watched in a Chrome or Edge browser by removing blocky compression artifacts and upscaling video resolution. This improves video sharpness and clarity, and lets people watch online content – whether from Twitch, YouTube, Netflix or Hulu – in its native resolution on high-resolution displays up to 4K.
Q: How does RTX Video Super Resolution improve video quality?
A: When video is upscaled, each frame is analyzed against a deep learning network trained on a wide variety of content. The result is edges and features enhanced and even recovered and displayed at the output resolution. Additionally, compression artifacts are detected and removed, producing an even cleaner, crisper image than the original video.
A: When video is upscaled, each frame is analyzed against a deep learning network trained on a wide variety of content. The result is edges and features enhanced and even recovered and displayed at the output resolution. Additionally, compression artifacts are detected and removed, producing an even cleaner, crisper image than the original video.
Q: Does RTX Video Super Resolution leverage DLSS in any way? Are there any learnings from DLSS that you were able to apply to RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: They are two completely different technologies with different training and data inputs. It does not leverage DLSS technology and is a completely new algorithm. RTX Video Super Resolution infers higher resolution frames based purely on the input / lower resolution video frame. It only works on video content. DLSS uses game engine data (motion vectors, depth buffers, etc) to do Super Resolution and Frame Generation for games. It doesn’t work on streamed video.. DLSS 3 offers DLSS Super Resolution, DLSS Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex low latency and uses motion vectors, optical flow, temporal and other game engine data.
A: They are two completely different technologies with different training and data inputs. It does not leverage DLSS technology and is a completely new algorithm. RTX Video Super Resolution infers higher resolution frames based purely on the input / lower resolution video frame. It only works on video content. DLSS uses game engine data (motion vectors, depth buffers, etc) to do Super Resolution and Frame Generation for games. It doesn’t work on streamed video.. DLSS 3 offers DLSS Super Resolution, DLSS Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex low latency and uses motion vectors, optical flow, temporal and other game engine data.
COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOR
Q: What GPUs support RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution supports all RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs on notebook and desktop
Q: Why aren’t GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs supported at launch?
A: Ada and Ampere architectures are built on a similar foundation for AI compute and improves on our first generation (RTX 20 series). Many of the algorithms for RTX Video Super Resolution need to be refactored for these 20 series GPUs
A: Ada and Ampere architectures are built on a similar foundation for AI compute and improves on our first generation (RTX 20 series). Many of the algorithms for RTX Video Super Resolution need to be refactored for these 20 series GPUs
Q: When will RTX 20 Series GPUs add support?
A: Turing support is coming in the future. We’re not ready to put a timeframe for when the Turing engineering work will be completed, but will provide an update when a future driver adds support for Turing generation GPUs.
A: Turing support is coming in the future. We’re not ready to put a timeframe for when the Turing engineering work will be completed, but will provide an update when a future driver adds support for Turing generation GPUs.
Q: Are RTX (professional/enterprise) GPUs supported? If not, will they be?
A: At this time, we have announced RTX Video Super Resolution support for RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs only. We have not made other announcements at this time.
A: At this time, we have announced RTX Video Super Resolution support for RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs only. We have not made other announcements at this time.
Q: What apps will RTX Video Super Resolution support?
A: Currently, RTX Video Super Resolution will be applied to video played on the latest Chrome and Edge browsers.
A: Currently, RTX Video Super Resolution will be applied to video played on the latest Chrome and Edge browsers.
Q: Does RTX Video Super Resolution support XXXX browser?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution has been implemented on the Chromium framework. Video Super Resolution has been verified on Edge and Chrome (both Chromium based). NVIDIA has not verified other Chromium based browsers.
A: RTX Video Super Resolution has been implemented on the Chromium framework. Video Super Resolution has been verified on Edge and Chrome (both Chromium based). NVIDIA has not verified other Chromium based browsers.
Q: What video will RTX Video Super Resolution enhance?
A: Most video played in supported browsers can be enhanced by RTX Video Super Resolution. RTX Video Super Resolution supports video input resolutions from 360p to 1440p. Video we have identified as not supported includes some DRM protected content, YouTube shorts, and HDR content.
A: Most video played in supported browsers can be enhanced by RTX Video Super Resolution. RTX Video Super Resolution supports video input resolutions from 360p to 1440p. Video we have identified as not supported includes some DRM protected content, YouTube shorts, and HDR content.
Q: What content will benefit from RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: Over 90% of all internet video is 1080p or less. Customers with 1440p or 4k panels will see a benefit for almost all internet video. Subscription services like Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO MAX mostly max out at 1080p video on PCs and can be enhanced with RTX Video Super Resolution..
A: Over 90% of all internet video is 1080p or less. Customers with 1440p or 4k panels will see a benefit for almost all internet video. Subscription services like Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO MAX mostly max out at 1080p video on PCs and can be enhanced with RTX Video Super Resolution..
Q: What output resolutions does RTX Video Super Resolution support?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution will support most displays including 5K displays.
A: RTX Video Super Resolution will support most displays including 5K displays.
Q: Is there an indicator that RTX Video Super Resolution is operating?
A: There is no indicator at this time, but is something we are considering.
A: There is no indicator at this time, but is something we are considering.
Q: Does video need to be played at full screen for RTX Video Super Resolution to work properly?
A: No. As long as video needs to be upscaled beyond its native resolution, RTX Video Super Resolution will enhance video in a window.
A: No. As long as video needs to be upscaled beyond its native resolution, RTX Video Super Resolution will enhance video in a window.
Q: Will RTX Video Super Resolution be enabled if video is displayed at native/lower resolution? Does RTX Video Super Resolution enhance downscaling?
A: No, RTX Video Super Resolution will only be enabled if the video requires upscaling.
Q: Is RTX Video Super Resolution active if my video is minimized/hidden behind a window?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution will only become active if the video is displayed on the desktop.
Q: Is RTX Video Super Resolution active if my video is playing on a secondary monitor, while on my primary I’m browsing the web or playing a game?
A: Yes.
A: No, RTX Video Super Resolution will only be enabled if the video requires upscaling.
Q: Is RTX Video Super Resolution active if my video is minimized/hidden behind a window?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution will only become active if the video is displayed on the desktop.
Q: Is RTX Video Super Resolution active if my video is playing on a secondary monitor, while on my primary I’m browsing the web or playing a game?
A: Yes.
Q: Will RTX Video Super Resolution be active if I pause the video?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution is still active but with no new frames to process, RTX Video Super Resolution will not use GPU resources.
A: RTX Video Super Resolution is still active but with no new frames to process, RTX Video Super Resolution will not use GPU resources.
Q: Does RTX Video Super Resolution use GPU resources?
A: Yes. RTX Video Super Resolution uses the Tensor cores on your RTX GPU. You may experience a slight reduction in performance if playing a game or using GPU intensive creative apps in parallel.
A: Yes. RTX Video Super Resolution uses the Tensor cores on your RTX GPU. You may experience a slight reduction in performance if playing a game or using GPU intensive creative apps in parallel.
SETUP: DESKTOP
Q: What do I need before I enable RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: You will need the following
1. GeForce RTX 40 and 30 series GPUs
2. The latest Chrome or Edge browser
2. The latest Chrome or Edge browser
Q: How do I update to the latest Chrome/Edge browser?
A: Review the following articles for instructions on how to update your browser to the latest.
A: Review the following articles for instructions on how to update your browser to the latest.
Q: How do I enable RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: In your NVIDIA Control Panel, under “Adjust Video Image Settings”, enable “Super Resolution” and set a quality level from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)
Q: What quality setting should I set?
A: All RTX GPUs will support all scenarios at quality level 1. XX70 series and higher will support all scenarios at quality level 4. RTX Video Super Resolution does use GPU resources, so performance may be affected if playing a GPU intensive game or creative app in parallel.
Q: How do the quality levels scale with GPU/visuals?
A: Quality level scales in GPU resources used. Quality improves with GPU performance, but overall enhancement varies with content. Users are encouraged to tune the quality level based on their own preference.
A: Quality level scales in GPU resources used. Quality improves with GPU performance, but overall enhancement varies with content. Users are encouraged to tune the quality level based on their own preference.
SETUP: NOTEBOOK
Q: What do I need before I enable RTX Video Super Resolution?
A: You will need the following
1. Notebook with RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs
2. The latest Chrome or Edge browser
Q: How do I enable RTX Video Super Resolution on Laptop?
A: To enable RTX Video Super Resolution on a RTX GeForce laptop with Optimus technology, you will need to set 2 things.
A: To enable RTX Video Super Resolution on a RTX GeForce laptop with Optimus technology, you will need to set 2 things.
1. NVIDIA Control Panel: Under “Adjust Video Image Settings”, enable “Super Resolution” and set quality level from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)
2. Windows “Graphics settings”: Under Custom options for apps, add the path to your Chrome or Edge browser. Right click on the browser icon under your list of customized apps, select Options and set for “High Performance”.
Q: Why do I need to enable High Performance on Chrome/Edge?
A: RTX Video Super Resolution requires that your browser access your RTX GPU to enhance video playback
A: RTX Video Super Resolution requires that your browser access your RTX GPU to enhance video playback
Q: How will enabling High Performance on my browser affect battery life?
A: When your browser is configured to use High Performance graphics, your GPU will become active when the application has been launched and draw additional power. This may affect your battery life, even if RTX Video Super Resolution is not active.
A: When your browser is configured to use High Performance graphics, your GPU will become active when the application has been launched and draw additional power. This may affect your battery life, even if RTX Video Super Resolution is not active.
Q: How can I enjoy RTX Video Super Resolution when I need it, and long battery life when I don’t?
A: We find most users prefer either Chrome or Edge. We recommend using your less commonly used browser for playing video, and leaving your preferred browser on low power mode. This way your GPU will not use extra power for web browsing activities.
A: We find most users prefer either Chrome or Edge. We recommend using your less commonly used browser for playing video, and leaving your preferred browser on low power mode. This way your GPU will not use extra power for web browsing activities.
Q: If I have a laptop with Optimus technology, will RTX Video Super Resolution work on my native laptop display? If I have a laptop with Optimus technology, will RTX Video Super Resolution work on my external display if that display is connected to the iGPU?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
Q: RTX Video Super Resolution doesn’t enhance my video when I’m on battery, even though my browser is set for “High Performance”
A: Browsers will automatically use the lower power native upscaler if on battery power is detected. This is to ensure longer life while on battery.
A: Browsers will automatically use the lower power native upscaler if on battery power is detected. This is to ensure longer life while on battery.
Q: On my RTX Powerd laptop with Optimus Technology, why are some settings disabled in the NVIDIA Control Panel under Image Enhancement?
A: These settings are only available if your display is connected directly to the NVIDIA GPU. If your laptop as a output display that is connected tp the dGPU, these settings will become available as soon as a display is connected.
A: These settings are only available if your display is connected directly to the NVIDIA GPU. If your laptop as a output display that is connected tp the dGPU, these settings will become available as soon as a display is connected.