Xbox Ally X gets performance boost from Microsoft’s DLSS alternative
Microsoft's Auto SR, an AI-enhanced upscaling technology, is now available on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X through Windows Insider builds, offering performance improvements by leveraging the device's NPU. Early tests show up to a 50% increase in frame rates for supported games like Borderlands 3 when upscaling from 720p. Auto SR is Microsoft's OS-level alternative to Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, currently supporting 11 games and requiring DirectX 10 or later for compatibility.
- ▪Auto SR is an AI-powered upscaling technology built into Windows that improves gaming performance on devices with NPUs.
- ▪The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, equipped with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, supports Auto SR, while the base Xbox Ally does not.
- ▪Auto SR is currently available in Windows Insider builds and supports 11 games at launch, including Borderlands 3 and Control.
- ▪Testing shows Auto SR can deliver up to a 50% framerate boost by upscaling from 720p to higher resolutions.
- ▪Games must use DirectX 10 or later to be compatible with Auto SR, and Microsoft recommends 720p as the optimal input resolution.
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News Xbox Ally X gets performance boost from Microsoft’s DLSS alternative The more expensive version of the Asus handheld now has access to Auto SR, an upscaling system reliant upon an NPU. By Michael Crider Staff Writer, PCWorld Apr 30, 2026 10:05 am PDT Image: Mattias Inghe Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports on Microsoft’s Auto SR, an AI-enhanced upscaling technology that provides significant performance boosts for gaming handhelds like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X.Early testing demonstrates impressive results, with Auto SR delivering up to 50% framerate improvements in games like Borderlands 3 by leveraging integrated NPU chips.Currently available through Windows Insider builds with 11 supported games, this OS-level tool represents Microsoft’s answer to Nvidia…
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