AMD has made FSR 4 official with the launch of its latest RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs with RDNA 4. These GPUs can provide a 3.5X boost in gaming frame rate at a full 4K resolution. AMD has also introduced upgrades to HYPR-RX for a smoother gaming experience with reduced latency. Let’s understand the details of FSR 4 and how the new technology works on the RX 9000 Series GPUs.
AMD FSR 4: Explained
AMD FSR 4 combines four key technologies: spatial upscaling, temporal upscaling, frame generation, and upgradeable APIs. In simple words, the new AMD cards use generative AI to upscale the gaming resolution and generate newer frames in between while consuming the same amount of computing resources.
FSR 4 uses ML-powered upscaling with neural rendering to achieve these results. It uses data from custom AI models to analyse each frame, and by using proprietary algorithms, it inserts frames in between. The concept works similar to Nvidia’s DLSS 4.
AMD says that out of 1557 TOPS of peak AI performance supported by the RX 9070 XT, 779 TOPS can be directly utilised just for gaming performance.
FSR 4 is currently only available on the newly launched RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT cards. AMD has not revealed whether the technology will roll out to previous-gen flagship cards or not.
AMD FSR 4: Gamewise Performance Boost
AMD showcased that FSR 4 can boost the frame rate from 55 fps to 191 fps in Space Marine, at a full 4K resolution. That’s a 3.5X performance jump with a single click. Similar upgrades are promised in games like Call of Duty: Black OPS 6, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spiderman: Miles Morales, and several other titles.
FSR 4 will be available in 30 games when the latest RX 9000 Series GPUs are retailed. AMD says it will be rolled out to 75+ games by the end of 2025.
AMD’s Upgrades in HYPR-RX
AMD’s HYPR-RX is a combination of FSR 4, Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, Radeon Super Resolution, and Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1). Using a single click, you can activate all of these technologies and achieve an instant performance boost in gaming by up to 3X.
AFMF 2.1 improves frame generation performance and will be available on RX 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series GPUs and Ryzen AI 300 Series processors. It also reduces ghosting in fast-moving elements.
AMD Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1 With Image Inspector
AMD has also announced Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1. It has an upgraded encoder and offers a one-click solution to enable FSR 4 and HYPR-RX. The software also makes it easier for external apps to utilise the GPU resources more efficiently with 99% precision.
The update’s highlight is AMD Image Inspector. It uses generative AI to analyse each frame and detect corruption in graphic elements. AMD automatically receives this data for investigation so that the company can identify the issue and roll out relevant driver updates.
This version also supports AMD Noise suppression. It works two ways to filter out noise in voice communications for gaming and regular video calls.
