Apex Compute introduces ANR, its own version of DLSS
, by Enzo
Apex Neural Rendering (ANR) is a new AI-based graphics rendering technology developed by Apex Compute, which aims to compete with NVIDIA’s DLSS.
More specifically, it combines three features:
- Frame Generation
- Resolution upscaling (Super Resolution)
- Improved ray tracing rendering (Ray Reconstruction).
To date, its main advantage is its cross-platform compatibility: it works with NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics cards, including some older models.
The first feature, Frame Generation, is already available in beta, while the other two are still in development. According to tests published by Apex Compute, ANR is faster and offers better image quality than NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation. A benchmark is available.
On an RTX 5090 running at 4K, the company reports a frame generation time of 1.01 ms, compared to 1.26 ms for NVIDIA DLSS. The goal is clear: to offer an open and accessible alternative to DLSS, without relying exclusively on NVIDIA graphics cards. Here is the introductory post: