On December 10, AMD officially marked a new era in graphics technology with the launch of FSR Redstone. Released alongside the Adrenalin Edition 25.12.1 driver update, this new toolkit shifts the "Red Team" toward hardware-accelerated machine learning.
What is FSR Redstone?
Moving away from the software-based approach of previous generations, Redstone is a comprehensive AI-driven solution consisting of three core modules:
- FSR Upscaling: An updated algorithm utilizing tensor cores to deliver sharper images without the flickering artifacts seen in older versions.
- Frame Generation: AI-based creation of intermediate frames to significantly boost FPS.
- Ray Tracing Reconstruction: A new method for restoring light rays, improving reflection and lighting quality while reducing GPU load.
Hardware Exclusivity
The most significant change is compatibility. AMD has confirmed that FSR Redstone is exclusive to the RDNA 4 architecture (Radeon RX 9000 series). Legacy cards, including the RX 7000 series, lack the necessary AI acceleration units and will remain on FSR 3.x.
Rapid Adoption
Despite the late-year launch, adoption is moving fast. According to AMD’s roadmap, over 200 titles will support Redstone by the end of 2025, suggesting deep collaboration with game studios prior to the release.
Conclusion from HYPERPC:
«At HYPERPC, we believe the shift to hardware-based AI upscaling is a necessary step for the evolution of gaming graphics. The exclusivity of Redstone to the RX 9000 series ensures that gamers get strictly optimized performance without compromise. We are excited to integrate these new capabilities into our premium builds, offering our international clients the absolute cutting edge of visual technology.»
Verified Sources
- AMD Official Pressroom: amd.com/en/newsroom — The primary source of all official announcements of the company.
- GPUOpen (AMD): gpuopen.com — Technical documentation and details of how FSR technologies work.
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