AMD is set to formally introduce its next-generation FidelityFX Super resolution (FSR) technology, “Redstone,” on December 10th, intensifying the competition in graphics upscaling solutions.The new technology leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve performance and visual fidelity, especially in demanding ray tracing applications. This launch comes as AMD continues to vie for market share against NVIDIAS DLSS technology, with both companies pushing the boundaries of AI-powered graphics [[1, 2, 3]]. AMD will detail the capabilities of Redstone-initially exclusive to Radeon RX 9000 series cards-during a presentation next week.
AMD is poised to unveil its next-generation FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology, dubbed “Redstone,” on December 10th.
A video teaser released by Jack Huynh, AMD’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, on X confirms the upcoming launch. The new iteration of FSR builds upon the foundation of FSR 4 and introduces significant advancements powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. This development arrives as competition intensifies in the graphics upscaling space, with companies seeking to deliver higher performance and visual fidelity in gaming and other applications.
AI-Powered Ray Tracing and Image Reconstruction Coming to Radeon GPUs
Central to FSR Redstone is “Neural Radiance Caching,” an AI model designed to learn how light behaves within a scene. By predicting indirect lighting, this technology aims to substantially reduce the performance cost associated with ray tracing.
AMD is also incorporating a ray regeneration capability similar to NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.5. Utilizing a neural network, Redstone will reconstruct pixels that are difficult to trace accurately, resulting in sharper reflections and enhanced detail.
In addition to ray regeneration, the company is introducing a new AI-accelerated image generation method. This frame generation technology focuses on creating more visually faithful intermediate frames, with AMD appearing to prioritize image quality over simply doubling frame rates, a strategy employed by NVIDIA.
Radeon RX 9000 Exclusive for Now
According to AMD, FSR Redstone will initially be exclusive to the Radeon RX 9000 series of graphics cards, based on the RDNA 4 architecture. While compatibility with older RDNA 3 GPUs is not currently planned, the company has not ruled out the possibility of bringing some features to those cards at a later date.
AMD plans to share comprehensive details about FSR Redstone during its presentation on December 10th, where the technology will be fully revealed. The company promises a deeper dive into the capabilities and benefits of the new upscaling solution.
