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PlayStation Has “Exclusive of Sorts” Deal With AMD for RDNA5 Handheld Chips – Rumor
A rumor suggests Sony has an exclusive deal with AMD for RDNA5 GPU architecture in its upcoming handheld device, potentially leaving competitors like Xbox and Valve with older technology. This exclusivity is reportedly due to Sony being the only customer willing to fund the necessary chip fabrication. The RDNA5 architecture is expected to offer significant performance improvements with new features like Universal Compression and Neural Arrays, which AMD executives and PlayStation's lead architect have discussed.
PS5 Pro Specs Breakdown: PSSR, GPU Architecture & Frame Rates
This article provides a technical breakdown of the PlayStation 5 Pro's specifications, detailing its custom Viola SoC, 60 Compute Units, 576 GB/s memory bandwidth, 2GB DDR5 OS offload, and the PSSR AI upscaling technology.
AMD's new 'Gainsborough' APU rumoured to be the chip that powers the long-awaited Steam Deck 2
A rumored AMD APU codenamed 'Gainsborough' is expected to power the next-generation Steam Deck 2, according to a YouTube leak. This chip, built on TSMC's advanced N3P node, is anticipated to offer a significant performance leap over the original Steam Deck, aligning with Valve's desire for a major generational upgrade rather than an incremental one. The Gainsborough APU is expected to feature AMD's Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 GPU architectures, potentially mirroring technologies planned for future consoles.
AMD starts the ball rolling for GDDR7 in next-gen GPUs with small code adjustment in its Linux drivers
AMD has introduced support for GDDR7 memory in its latest Linux drivers, indicating a move towards the next generation of graphics cards. This change aligns with industry expectations and follows Nvidia's adoption of GDDR7 in its RTX 50-series.
AMD says that no decision has been made about bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 GPUs, which seems to contradict AMD also saying that it has no current plans to do so because of hardware reasons
AMD has provided conflicting statements regarding the future of its FSR 4.1 technology on RDNA 3.5 GPUs. Initially, a senior executive suggested no plans for implementation due to hardware limitations, but another figure later stated no decision has been made. The company claims to be listening to customer feedback on the matter.
The latest 100% Chinese-made GPU may still lag behind an RTX 3060 but it could be the start of something big in graphics…
Lisuan has released the LX 7G100, China's first 100% domestically produced graphics card capable of running modern DirectX 12 games. While its performance significantly trails behind established cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, it represents a notable step forward for China's domestic GPU development. The card is priced at approximately $485, positioning it as a niche product for enthusiasts and collectors.
Sunday Tech Bits
The article discusses potential impacts of a RAM crisis on game development and highlights AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 GPUs, which may feature improved dual-issue execution and more efficient shader unit usage.