AMD Radeon Super Resolution, or RSR, is a driver-level upscaler that works in almost any game, even ones that never added FSR support. Because it lives in the graphics driver rather than the game engine, you enable it once and it applies globally: render at a lower resolution, and the driver spatially upscales the final image to your monitor’s native resolution for a healthy frame-rate boost. Here is how to turn it on and get the cleanest results.
Requirements First
RSR runs on Radeon RX 5000-series GPUs and newer with a current Adrenalin driver. Unlike in-game FSR, RSR upscales the entire output including the HUD, so it is best on games without built-in upscaling. If a game already offers FSR or DLSS in its menu, use that instead, because engine-integrated upscaling keeps the UI sharp.
Turn It On
Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, go to Settings > Graphics, and toggle Radeon Super Resolution on. It can also be enabled per game from each title’s profile. The crucial step comes next: inside the game, set the display to fullscreen (not borderless) and choose a resolution lower than your monitor’s native. RSR only activates when the in-game resolution is below native and the game runs exclusive fullscreen.
| Monitor | Render at | Quality vs FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1440p (2560×1440) | 1920×1080 | Balanced, big FPS gain |
| 1440p | 2048×1152 | Sharper, smaller gain |
| 4K (3840×2160) | 2560×1440 | Excellent quality + gain |
| 4K | 1920×1080 | Max FPS, softer image |
Choose the Right Render Resolution
The bigger the gap between render and native resolution, the more frames you gain and the softer the image becomes. On a 4K panel, rendering at 1440p gives most of the sharpness with a large performance jump, which is why 4K users benefit most from RSR. On a 1080p monitor there is little headroom below native, so RSR helps less; those users should prefer in-game FSR when available.
Why Fullscreen Matters
RSR needs exclusive fullscreen to take control of the final scaling step. In borderless windowed the desktop compositor handles scaling and RSR stays inactive. If you enable RSR and see no change, the game almost certainly launched in borderless; switch to true fullscreen and pick a sub-native resolution.
RSR Versus FSR
They share the same underlying spatial upscaling technology, but FSR is integrated into a game and only upscales the 3D image, keeping text and HUD crisp at native resolution. RSR is driver-side and upscales everything, so the interface softens slightly. Rule of thumb: in-game FSR or DLSS when the option exists, RSR for everything else.
Get the Sharpest Result
RSR includes a sharpening component, and tuning it makes a real difference. Too little and the upscaled image looks soft; too much and edges shimmer with over-sharpening halos. Start around the middle and adjust to taste per game, since a fast shooter tolerates more sharpening than a cinematic title with heavy post-processing. Because RSR upscales the HUD along with the game, extremely small text can look slightly crunchy, so avoid the largest resolution gaps in menu-heavy games.
Pair RSR with a sensible frame cap. Once upscaling lifts your frame rate above your monitor’s refresh, the extra frames are wasted and can add tearing, so cap slightly below your refresh rate to keep things smooth and cool. If a game already includes FSR or DLSS, prefer that in-engine option for crisper UI, and reserve RSR for the large back catalog of titles that never added any upscaler. Used this way, RSR is essentially free performance on higher-resolution displays.
FAQ
Why is RSR greyed out or not doing anything?
The most common reasons are running the game in borderless windowed instead of exclusive fullscreen, or setting the in-game resolution equal to your native resolution. RSR only kicks in when you render below native in fullscreen. Also confirm your GPU is RX 5000-series or newer with an up-to-date driver.
Does RSR increase input lag?
Barely. It is a lightweight spatial upscale applied at the end of the frame, so added latency is minimal, and the higher frame rate it enables usually reduces overall latency. It does not interpolate frames, so it is safe for competitive play unlike frame generation.
Bottom Line
Enable RSR in Adrenalin, then in each game switch to exclusive fullscreen and pick a resolution below native, such as 1440p on a 4K display or 1080p on a 1440p display. It shines most on higher-resolution monitors and on games without built-in upscaling, delivering a free frame-rate boost with almost no latency penalty.
