NVIDIA Launches Upgraded RTX Video Super Resolution: Improved Performance with Lower Power Consumption

NVIDIA has made a significant update to its RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) technology, introducing an “Auto”quality option that can reduce GPU power consumption significantly.

Enhanced Control for NVIDIA RTX VSR: Lowering Power Consumption

The latest enhancements to NVIDIA’s RTX Video Super Resolution allow for a noticeable decrease in GPU resource use, leading to lower power consumption depending on user demands and workload. You can manage various parameters of the RTX VSR easily via the System tab in the NVIDIA App.

According to the NVIDIA FAQ section, the updated RTX VSR can save as much as 30% of power. This improvement is vital considering that the RTX graphics cards traditionally consume a substantial amount of power while upscaling low-resolution videos. For context, RTX VSR technology works by upscaling low-resolution video content in web browsers or media players like VLC to match the resolution of your monitor. This process can be demanding, with power usage fluctuating between 70W and 240W.

Q. What’s new with the RTX Video Super Resolution January 2025 update?

A. The recent NVIDIA app update features a remodeled VSR that operates with a more efficient AI model, consuming up to 30% less GPU power at the highest quality setting. This permits a broader range of GeForce RTX GPUs to activate it.

Additionally, we’ve introduced a GPU Utilization feature for RTX Video when the Quality setting is set to “Auto”.By setting your GPU Utilization to “High”, the system will harness as much GPU capacity necessary to deliver the optimal quality Super Resolution based on your GPU capabilities.

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With this latest update, RTX VSR can intelligently assess the load from your activities and adjust power consumption accordingly to ensure effective upscaling. The Super Resolution tab within the NVIDIA App now showcases options to customize the technology’s parameters. The “Auto”setting is designed to automatically manage GPU prioritization, although users also have the flexibility to choose a “Manual”mode, allowing for specific GPU resource allocation.

…Lowering the GPU Utilization will help reserve additional GPU power for gaming or creative applications by implementing lower quality settings. Conversely, switching to Manual mode lets you set a consistent quality level at all times…

The Auto mode ensures that the GPU is fully engaged during gameplay or other resource-intensive applications. Moreover, the recent update includes enhancements to upscale HDR video content:

…VSR now supports HDR video upscaling, which means if you’re viewing HDR content that falls below your monitor’s resolution in a browser, it will automatically upscale to your native resolution…

Additionally, users can now enable a status indicator within the video stream that displays whether VSR and Video HDR are active, ensuring seamless interaction and awareness of the technology’s operation.

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