Microsoft
is quietly working on its own version of
Nvidia
's
DLSS
technology along with more advanced colour management tools for
Windows 11
, according to recent insider build discoveries.
Windows 11 new "automatic
super resolution
" feature aims to "use
AI
to make supported games play more smoothly with enhanced details" - very similar to how DLSS leverages deep learning and AI to boost frame rates in games. Microsoft's tech could provide an alternative to Nvidia's offering and competing solutions from
AMD
and
Intel
.
Few details are currently available about how Microsoft's implementation will work and whether specific hardware will be required. Nvidia DLSS relies on tensor cores in GeForce RTX GPUs, while AMD FSR and Intel XeSS run on Radeon and Arc graphics cards respectively. It remains to be seen if Microsoft's super resolutionsuper-resolution will be vendor agnosticvendor-agnostic or need particular components.
In addition to super resolutionsuper-resolution, Microsoft is building more advanced colorcolour management into Windows 11 to benefit the latest HDR monitors and displays. The new capabilities will allow users to set colorcolour profiles for sRGB and DCI-P3 - key standards for monitor colorcolour reproduction. An "auto colorcolour management" feature will also automatically configure profiles to ensure colorcolour accuracy across applications.
Windows has historically lacked robust colorcolour management options at the OS level. The forthcoming tools suggest Microsoft is investing more heavily into proper HDR and colorcolour support in Windows 11 rather than relying on third-party display and GPU vendors. However, it's unclear if the updates will provide fine-grained gamma curve configuration.
With super resolutionsuper resolution, the company could reduce its dependency on GPU partners for key graphics features. More mature colorcolour tools will better position Windows 11 as a platform for content creation, photography, and managing the latest display hardware. Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement about these features. As development continues, we can expect to learn more about their functionality and hardware requirements.
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