Прочие устройства — madVR Labs Core MK2

The Envy Core MK2 is a dedicated video processor from madVR Labs, placed between sources and a display or projector. It replaces the first Core model and keeps the same patented HDR dynamic tone mapping, aspect ratio management and AI upscaling, now on newer hardware. madVR Labs, led by CEO Richard Litofsky, announced it together with the Pro MK3 and Extreme MK3, with availability in late 2025.

Key specs that matter

The Core MK2 is built around an NVIDIA 5060 GPU, joined by a stronger CPU and twice the RAM of the previous Core. HDMI 2.1 is supported in full at 48 Gbps on both input and output, which covers 4K at 120 Hz with full 12-bit signals without chroma subsampling, and the unit is described as 8K ready. For games, variable refresh rate is supported up to 360 Hz. The chassis is a compact 2U design measuring 438 x 343 x 104 mm and weighing 10.5 kg. The US price was USD 5,995 until 31 December 2025 and USD 6,995 after that date.

Engineering and use context

An optional upgrade package, priced at USD 1,795 in the US, unlocks ultra-low-latency gaming, full 8K input and output, and Dynamic Subtitle Overlay. The software update scheduled for late September to November 2025 brought Dynamic Subtitle Overlay, gaming modes, multilingual menus and DeinterlaceAI improvements across the range, and earlier models also gained a low-latency gaming mode through firmware. madVR Labs presents these as the first processors with full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 on both input and output, combined with advanced gaming features. The Extreme MK3 above it moves to an NVIDIA 5080 GPU and adds MotionAI motion interpolation, geometry correction for off-axis and curved screens, a five-year warranty and eligibility for future paid hardware upgrades, for USD 15,995.

Pairing

The Core MK2 accepts a signal from a player, media server, console or AV receiver and passes the processed video on to a projector or flat panel over HDMI 2.1. Since input and output both run at 48 Gbps, a high-frame-rate game console and a display with VRR can keep those features through the processor, and the high refresh rate ceiling leaves room for fast gaming monitors.

Alternatives

The madVR Envy Pro MK3 uses the same GPU in a higher-grade chassis and adds 5K and 8K upscaling at USD 10,995.