AMD finally unveils its new RDNA 4 architecture with the RX 9070, while introducing a new version of its FSR technology based on machine learning.
The media VideoCardz still… got everything out early. In addition to the APU and CPU announcements, at CES 2025, AMD will lift the veil on its new RDNA 4 architecture with the announcement of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070.
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This new generation, based on 4nm engraving, arrives with quite a few changes, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and ray-tracing.
A new nomenclature
The move to the 9000 series is no coincidence: AMD aligns its range with that of Nvidia and synchronizes its GPUs with its Strix Halo APUs.
The RX 9070 and 9070 XT are intended to replace the RX 7900 XT, 7900 GRE and 7800
The RDNA 4 architecture introduces several improvements:
- Optimization of calculation units
- Second generation AI accelerators
- Third-generation ray-tracing accelerators
- A second generation AMD Radiance Engine display engine
- 4nm engraving
The Navi 48 die, the heart of these new cards, is notably more compact than its predecessors Navi 31 and 32, which also suggests a significant optimization of the architecture.
FSR 4: AI at the service of upscaling
The introduction of FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) is one of the big new features. This new version, exclusively available on the RX 9070 series, integrates machine learning for the first time, the famous machine larening. Compatible with Frame Generation and Anti-Lag 2, the FSR 4 focuses on 4K upscaling.
This exclusivity raises questions: will the future RX 9060s have the necessary hardware? Will RDNA 3 cards be compatible? For now, only Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is announced as compatible.
A solid ecosystem
The launch comes with broad partner support, with no less than 11 manufacturers confirmed:
- AMD with its reference models
- Major players like Asus, Sapphire, and Gigabyte
- Emerging manufacturers like Vastarmor
On paper, AMD seems to have built a coherent response to Nvidia’s RTX 50. The focus on AI and ray-tracing, coupled with the introduction of the FSR 4, suggests a desire to close the technological gap with its competitor. The launch is planned for early 2025. We will publish many more details in the coming hours.
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