FSR 4.1: Did AMD forget its Ryzen AI APUs? -GinjFo

AMD is preparing the arrival of FSR 4.1 on older generations of Radeon, but the case of Ryzen AI APUs equipped with an RDNA 3.5 iGPU remains unclear. A rumor suggests a lack of support, quickly nuanced by Frank Azor.

This technology was first associated with RDNA 4 GPUs. Then as GinjFo reported a few days ago, it should now open up to the Radeon RX 7000 based on the RDNA 3 architecture, then to the Radeon RX 6000 (RDNA 2) from the beginning of 2027.

This announcement was well received. It shows that AMD wants to extend the lifespan of its graphics equipment. The approach shows that its latest upscaling technology is not reserved only for its most recent GPUs. But a gray area has emerged. What about Ryzen AI APUs equipped with an RDNA 3.5 graphics solution?

The question is interesting because these chips are not only aimed at thin and light laptop PCs. They also equip machines capable of playing in relatively good conditions, in particular thanks to an iGPU like the Radeon 890M or certain more robust solutions integrated into the Strix Halo platforms.

RDNA 3.5, the big one missing from the roadmap?

According to a recent report, AMD has no plans to adapt FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 iGPUs. Such a decision would concern several families of APUs ranging from Strix Point to Strix Halo via Krackan Point without forgetting the future developments mentioned around Gorgon Point and Gorgon Halo.

If the information is confirmed, the situation would be bizarre, not to say paradoxical. Older RDNA 2 graphics cards could benefit from support while newer iGPU APUs would remain on the sidelines.

Frank Azor calms things down, without confirming support

Faced with the reactions, Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions at AMD, spoke on X. He challenged this idea. His message, however, is cautious. It says no decisions as reported or implied have been made. In addition he indicates that AMD is not yet ready to detail its future product plans.

This answer does not constitute confirmation of FSR 4.1 support for Ryzen AI APUs. She only explains that RDNA 3.5 is not officially announced as compatible, but that the door is not yet closed.

It is possible that this silence is explained by the need to validate image quality, performance and stability. In the meantime, AMD has scored points by extending FSR 4.1 to the Radeon RX 7000 and RX 6000, but this uncertainty around RDNA 3.5 tempers the euphoria.

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