Nvidia’s RTX GPUs can now upgrade SDR content to HDR making use of AI. RTX Video HDR reportedly joins RTX Video Super Resolution to improve web videos further.
Nvidia’s RTX GPUs Upgrade SDR Content to HDR
Nvidia has unveiled an exciting feature for owners of RTX GPUs: RTX Video HDR. This new technology harnesses the power of AI to transform standard SDR videos into the richer HDR format, offering a significant enhancement in color quality. To experience this, users will require a monitor compatible with HDR10 and have HDR activated in their Windows settings.
Launched as part of the recent 551.23 Game Ready driver update, coinciding with the debut of the RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX Video HDR promises to elevate video viewing experiences. This feature is accessible via both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. In practical tests on an HDR600 monitor, the addition of RTX Video HDR brought a noticeable improvement in color depth to 4K YouTube videos not originally produced in HDR.
While the improvements were more nuanced and required active comparison by toggling the feature on and off, the impact of RTX Video HDR was still appreciable. This experience was reminiscent of the previously tested RTX Video Super Resolution, which also used AI to upgrade and sharpen older YouTube videos.
What Users with an HDR Monitor and an Nvidia RTX Graphics Card Should Expect
For those equipped with an HDR monitor and an Nvidia RTX graphics card, the latest driver update offers an exciting enhancement: RTX Video HDR. This feature can be activated by downloading the latest Nvidia drivers and navigating to the Nvidia Control Panel. Once there, users can find RTX Video HDR under ‘Video’ > ‘Adjust video image settings,’ situated alongside the option for RTX Video Super Resolution.
How RTX Video HDR Works
RTX Video HDR, like many of Nvidia’s advanced features, relies on the tensor cores integrated into Nvidia’s RTX 20-series GPUs and later models. These cores are crucial for the AI-driven processes that Nvidia employs in various applications. For instance, Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) leverages AI to boost frame rates and enhance image quality in gaming.
Additionally, the Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution (DLDSR) system, introduced in 2022, aims to upscale game resolution for improved visual quality. Another innovative use of AI is found in Nvidia Broadcast’s Eye Contact feature, designed to simulate direct eye contact during video calls.
The Latest Driver Brings Compatibility for the Ultra-Low Latency Mode with Directx 12 Games
The latest driver, version 551.23, also brings compatibility for the Ultra-Low Latency Mode with DirectX 12 games. This mode is particularly beneficial for games lacking Nvidia Reflex support, as it minimizes latency by managing the render queue at the driver level, offering a smoother gaming experience.
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