[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

native resolution

A game running at the display's full resolution.

Also known as: native res

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

native resolution — A game running at the display's full resolution.

This gaming term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: path tracing upscaling.

Related Technical Terms

path tracing
The most accurate form of ray tracing, simulating all light paths. Gaming
upscaling
Rendering at a lower resolution and scaling up to the native res. Gaming
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