Signal Update: AMD is bringing FSR 4 to older Radeon cards, but you’ll have to wait

{"title": "AMD Expands FSR 4 Compatibility to Legacy Radeon GPUs Amid Timeline Delays", "body": ["AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) serves as a rival to upscaling solutions such as Nvidia's DLSS, offering solid performance. However, the advanced frame generation features of FSR 4 remain exclusive to the newest Radeon 9000-series GPUs based on RDNA 4 architecture, disappointing owners of capable prior-generation Radeon 7000 and 6000 models. In a recent update, AMD has shifted its position to include broader support, though implementation will require patience."], ["Jack Huynh, AMD's senior vice president overseeing computing and graphics, shared, 'Our team has dedicated significant effort to advancing AMD FSR 4 and extending its reach to additional hardware.' He continued, 'Starting this July, users with RDNA 3 hardware will gain access to FSR Upscaling 4.1, providing enhanced image clarity and more fluid performance than previously possible.'"], ["The RDNA 3 lineup encompasses the Radeon RX 7000 series for desktops and dedicated laptop GPUs. It also covers integrated graphics solutions in the 7X0M and 8X0M families, along with 2023 Ryzen Z1 processors, even if the announcement overlooked the latter's integrated components explicitly. These integrated options, found in devices like the Asus ROG Ally lineup, already handle FSR 3.1, positioning them for potential enhancements."], ["Huynh offered further encouragement for owners of even earlier hardware, but with a notably extended timeline. 'For RDNA 2 users, an intriguing development is slated for early 2027, bringing FSR Upscaling to your systems too,' he noted. This category features the Radeon RX 6000 series and integrated graphics in the 6X0M lineup, including the processor powering the Steam Deck. The earliest RDNA 2 consumer offering, the Radeon RX 6800 XT, launched in November 2020."], ["The initial launch of FSR 4 generated considerable frustration among gamers, as it sidelined all but the most recent and premium AMD graphics options. Numerous responses to Huynh's statement come from individuals who traded in their previous Radeon hardware for Nvidia alternatives, reflecting a wider trend. Frustration may have intensified following a code leak that revealed FSR 4's potential compatibility with RX 7000 cards and certain older Nvidia processors. While it's unclear if the breach spurred AMD's development efforts, any such connection remains conjectural."], ["By the July rollout for RX 7000 users, FSR 4 will integrate with more than 300 compatible titles. Enthusiasts can also adapt it for additional games through minor modifications."]}