Microsoft releases Auto SR for ROG Xbox Ally X, new mode boosts performance to up to 120 fps

Microsoft has officially released its AI upscaling technology, Auto SR, for the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20 handhelds, as well as select Copilot+ PCs with AMD Ryzen AI processors. The new version supports gaming without a dock at 1080p, and will gradually add a Performance mode supporting up to 120 fps.

Auto SR works directly at the Windows 11 level and, unlike DLSS or FSR, does not require integration into individual games. It uses the NPU to upscale the image, allowing the graphics chip to render the game at a lower resolution and achieve a higher framerate.

The biggest new feature is Performance mode, which raises the previous limit of around 60 to 75 fps to 120 fps. Microsoft demonstrated the difference in Rocket League on the ROG Xbox Ally X, where the game ran at 70 fps in Quality mode and 115 fps in Performance mode at 720p with high settings. That represents a performance increase of around 64%. However, results may vary depending on the game and settings.

Another new feature is the ability to use Auto SR directly on the handheld’s built-in display while gaming on battery power. Previously, an external display was required. The technology also supports games running at 1080p, and can upscale the image to 1440p when connected to an external monitor.

Microsoft has also added compatibility with Auto HDR, allowing players to combine AI upscaling with HDR effects in games without native HDR support. Auto SR supports compatible 64-bit games using DirectX 10 or later, but not DirectX 9, Vulkan, or OpenGL.

Support for gaming on battery power and 1080p is available now. Performance mode and Auto HDR compatibility will roll out gradually through Windows 11 updates. The settings can be found in the Xbox Game Bar, where players can switch between Quality and Performance modes even while playing.

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