ASUS ROG Ally finally gets support for AFMF 2.1 in latest graphics driver, here’s where to update
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Gaming performance is an ever-evolving issue for PC gamers. You could argue this is especially true for handheld users, as these portable devices can’t pack the punch a desktop can. AI-powered technology, such as upscaling and frame generation, has transformed graphics and become an essential part of optimization for many games on handhelds. Frame-gen tech like AFMF 2 has made integrated graphics viable for gaming, even on non-gaming systems.
AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) hit version 2.1 in early March (alongside the RX 9070 series launch), though users on the ASUS ROG Ally or Ally X haven’t been able to enjoy the upgraded version – until now. The latest AMD Graphics Driver V32.0.13031.9000 is beginning to roll out for ROG Ally devices with support for AFMF 2.1.
AMD Graphics Driver update for ROG Ally is recommended
Listed as a ‘Recommended’ driver update, version 32.0.13031.9000 is now available via ASUS support pages. We can see that it is available for the original Ally model, while the X is still listed with the February version (at the time of writing). We expect this to change soon, and some users say it is already available on their ROG Ally X.
Aside from downloading directly from the driver support pages, you can also check MyASUS or Armoury Crate SE for the graphics driver update. Alternatively, you can perform a Windows Update via Windows Settings. Right now, it seems the new driver version is still rolling out, so it may not be immediately available to you, but be sure to keep checking back.
AFMF 2 is a driver-level frame generation solution, which means it is supported in the vast majority of games, without the need for developer support, which is the case for integrated solutions such as FSR or Nvidia’s DLSS. AMD describes improvements between AFMF 2 and AFMF 2.1 in this blog post, which highlights reduced ghosting and more.
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