Apex Compute has launched a public beta of its Apex Neural Rendering (ANR) suite, an AI-based rendering technology designed to compete with Nvidia DLSS. The toolkit includes frame generation, super-resolution, and ray reconstruction, though currently only the frame generation feature is available for testing.
Unlike DLSS, which is proprietary to Nvidia hardware, ANR supports a wide range of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Compatible hardware includes Nvidia GeForce GTX 16 and RTX 20 series or newer, AMD Radeon RX 5000 series or newer, and Intel Arc A and B series cards. The Steam Deck is also supported.
The software is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux, with support for SteamOS via Proton. Performance tests conducted by Apex Compute on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 at 4K resolution showed frame generation times of 1.01 milliseconds in 2x mode and 0.61 milliseconds in 4x mode.
The beta version is currently available on GitHub and requires the OptiScaler tool to function. Installation involves modifying individual game directories, which may result in varying levels of compatibility across different titles. Further testing is required to verify performance claims.
