Should You Use Nvidia RTX Video HDR, Super Resolution, Or Both? - www.bgr.com
Nvidia has released two AI-powered graphics enhancement features, RTX Video HDR and Super Resolution, that can dramatically improve video quality on compatible hardware.
Nvidia's RTX Video HDR and Super Resolution are graphics-boosting AI features that can be enabled through Nvidia's GPU software. RTX Video HDR converts standard dynamic range video streams into vibrant HDR10 for compatible monitors, using AI and RTX Tensor Cores to analyze lighting and color, then boosting shadows and highlights. This is different from in-game HDR, which enhances graphics in supported games.
RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) also utilizes AI and RTX Tensor Cores to upgrade video quality by upscaling resolution and removing compression artifacts. It can effectively convert 720p or 1080p streams into 4K content, sharpening and clarifying the video image.
Hardware Requirements
To use both features, users need compatible hardware including one of Nvidia's latest GPU models (GeForce RTX 20-series or newer), Windows 10 or 11, and an HDR monitor for RTX Video HDR (with Windows HDR enabled). Additionally, supported browsers or media players with hardware acceleration must be used.
Nvidia recommends using its official app rather than the Control Panel for these features, as it offers additional options and settings. The app replaces the older GeForce Experience and has significantly improved since its initial release.
Implementation and Testing
To enable the features, users should download the Nvidia app, navigate to 'System' > 'Video' > 'RTX Video enhancements,' and toggle on either 'Super Resolution' or 'HDR.' Web browsers must have GPU acceleration enabled for these settings to take effect.
Testing it yourself is easy as long as you have Windows 10 or 11 installed, a compatible GPU and HDR monitor (the latter being for RTX Video HDR and requiring you to enable Windows HDR), and a supported browser or media player with hardware acceleration enabled.
Users should test both features thoroughly before committing to full-time use. While they improve visual quality, they might not always get it right or feel stable, potentially altering the natural viewing experience. Performance can be evaluated by toggling enhancements on and off and comparing video playback quality and smoothness.
GPU usage should be monitored through the Performance or Stats HUD overlay in the Nvidia app. If settings are too demanding or the visual quality isn't satisfactory, users can adjust RTX Video HDR sliders or RTX Video Super Resolution quality levels, with the latter featuring an Auto control that adjusts quality based on GPU usage.
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