GoKawiilAMD exec says FSR 4 upscaling will reach handheld chips by end of 2026
AMD consumer chip lead Jack Huynh told Korean outlet The Elec that the company's FSR 4 upscaling technology will expand beyond desktop graphics cards to APUs, gaming laptops, and handheld devices by the end of the year. Huynh said AMD plans both to update existing APUs and launch new product lines, including a lighter version of FSR4 suited to lower-power chips.
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It remains unclear whether existing handhelds like the Steam Deck will get official support or whether new silicon, possibly AMD's rumored Ryzen Z3 or 'Gainsborough' chips, will be required, since AMD previously said older hardware may lack sufficient compute power. The move suggests AMD sees handheld gaming as important enough to justify tailoring its AI upscaling tech for lower-power devices, which could pressure competitors and benefit partners like Valve.
- AMD plans to bring FSR 4 to APUs, laptops, and handhelds by end of 2026.
- A new FSR4-capable chip and a lightweight FSR4 model are reportedly in development.
- It's unclear if current handhelds qualify or if new chips will be required for support.
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