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The release of version 5.5 wasn't just a minor patch; it introduced a brand-new AI engine. This architecture allowed the software to run on modern hardware. By moving to a more efficient processing pipeline, Topaz Labs addressed the #1 complaint of its users: the agonizingly slow processing times. Why the "Models" Files Mattered
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: Different files were triggered depending on whether you were upscaling at 1x, 2x, or 4x. The release of version 5