AMD’s Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) feature is designed to automatically re-render games at higher resolutions (up to 4K) and then displaying that content at a lower resolution supported by the available monitor.

When this feature is enabled, Virtual Super Resolutions beyond the native resolution of the display device will be available in a wide variety of games and applications, including the Windows® desktop. Effectively, VSR provides a Super Sampling Anti-Aliasing (SSAA) feature for the games and applications that do not natively support that functionality.

The real benefit of VSR occurs while playing your games and applications. Comparing ‘before and after’ screenshots is one way to understand and illustrate the benefits. Zooming in on specific areas of the images can bring those benefits into focus.





In addition to the quality benefits associated with rendering at a higher resolution, VSR can improve the user experience by providing a wider or more complete view. This aspect of the feature can be beneficial in real-time strategy or world-building games, for example, where seeing more of the world can give the user an edge.





VSR works independent of the game engine. As long as the game title can support the higher resolutions enabled by VSR, this feature should work.

Product Support for VSR:

AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series AMD Radeon™ R9 280 Series AMD Radeon™ R9 390 Series AMD Radeon™ R9 270 Series AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series AMD Radeon™ R7 260 Series AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Series AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series AMD Radeon™ R7 360 Series AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 Series AMD Radeon™ R9 290 Series Desktop A-Series 7400K APUs and above

Supported Modes:

Target Display Timing Supported VSR Modes 1366 X 768 @ 60Hz 1600 X 900

1920 X 1080 1600 X 900 @ 60Hz 1920 X 1080 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz 2560 X 1440

3200 X 1800

3840 X 2160 (AMD Radeon™ R9 285, AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series) 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz 2048 X 1536

2560 X 1600

3840 X 2400 (AMD Radeon™ R9 285, AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series) 2560 X 1440 @ 60Hz 3200 X 1800

How to Enable Virtual Super Resolution

Enabling VSR using the AMD Radeon Settings

Right click on the Desktop and choose AMD Radeon Settings





Click Display

Switch on Virtual Super Resolution

Launch a game and go into the Video/Graphics menu and you will now be able to select a HIGHER resolution than your display's native resolution. (Please refer to the supported modes table for supported VSR resolutions)

Enabling VSR using the AMD Catalyst Control Center

Open AMD Catalyst™ Control Center (CCC)

Use the Preferences to switch to Advanced Mode, if it's not already running

Open the 'My Digital Flat Panels' page

Place a checkmark in the 'Enable virtual super resolution' checkbox and click Apply.

Below is a screen capture of the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center showing the settings tab to enable VSR.

Launch a game and go into the Video/Graphics menu and you will now be able to select a HIGHER resolution than your display's native resolution. (Please refer to the supported modes table for supported VSR resolutions)

The Windows® desktop can also be configured in a similar way, if the VSR benefits are desired for applications that run on the desktop or in a window.

1. Right-click on the Windows desktop

2. Choose 'Desktop Settings' from the pop-up menu.

3. Click ‘Advanced Display Settings’.

4. When VSR is enabled, you will see additional resolutions in the list. Please note that when using VSR on Windows® desktop, text may appear blurry.

The Windows® desktop can also be configured in a similar way, if the VSR benefits are desired for applications that run on the desktop or in a window. Right-click on the Windows desktop and choose 'Screen resolution' from the pop-up menu. When VSR is enabled, you will see additional resolutions in the list. Please note that when using VSR on Windows® desktop, text may appear blurry.