Lossless Scaling, a third-party frame rate upscaling tool, has recently been updated to version 3 and is now available on Steam. This update introduces enhancements such as a 20x frame generation mode, along with performance improvements in the standard 2x and 3x modes. The tool is designed to improve gaming performance by generating additional frames while maintaining workable frame latency, making it particularly relevant for gaming handhelds with limited hardware capabilities.
Recent tests conducted on the Asus ROG Ally X, equipped with a last-generation Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, highlighted the improvements provided by Lossless Scaling 3. Titles such as Doom Eternal and Hogwarts Legacy demonstrated notable increases in average frame rates. For instance, Doom Eternal achieved a jump from 60 FPS at 900p to 120 FPS using the 2x scaling mode. Similarly, Hogwarts Legacy saw an improvement from 44 FPS to 74 FPS at 720p on high settings. Other games, including Starfield and Forza Horizon 5, experienced comparable gains, with minimal impact on frame latency.
These results suggest that the latest iteration of Lossless Scaling may be a useful solution for extending the viability of last-generation gaming hardware. By optimizing performance without requiring additional system resources, the tool provides an alternative for improving the gaming experience on devices like the Asus ROG Ally X. Further details about the update, including specific settings and configurations, can be found in accompanying demonstrations and testing videos.
