AMD might finally be leaning towards AI in its gaming devices, as one company executive touts that 2024 will be a “huge year” for the GPU and CPU maker.
In an interview with the No Priors podcast, AMD CTO Mark Papermaster said that over the last several years, the company has been working on developing its hardware and software capabilities for artificial intelligence, with its gaming hardware finally set to implement AI.
“Well, this is a huge year for us because we have spent so many years developing our hardware and software capabilities for AI,” Papermaster explained. “We’ve just completed AI enabling our entire portfolio: Cloud, edge, PCs, embedded devices, our gaming devices. We’re enabling our gaming devices to upscale using AI, and 2024 is really a huge deployment year for us.”
While Papermaster did not specify how AMD would incorporate AI, he is most likely referring to FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), AMD’s supersampling tech.
Unlike Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and Intel’s Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), FSR is the only supersampling tech that does not use AI. However, Papermaster’s use of “gaming devices” imply that RDNA 4 may include AI upscaling. In either case, AMD is late to the party as its key rivals, Nvidia and Intel, already use AI in their gaming products.
Nvidia has been leading the pack since 2019 with DLSS, which has become one of the most popular upscaling methods. It has made Nvidia a front-runner in the AI race, which continues to heat up as various major tech companies try to incorporate the technology into their own products.
For now, Nvidia’s adoption of AI in DLSS and other areas is paying off off, as the company recently became a 2 trillion dollar company last month.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
ShadowReaper
It’s fascinating to see AMD making strides towards incorporating AI into their gaming devices by 2024. With Nvidia leading the pack with DLSS, it will be interesting to see how AMD’s approach with FidelityFX Super Resolution will stack up against the competition. Exciting times ahead for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike!
Sarina Tromp
Reply by EnchantedSage: Hey ShadowReaper! The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as AMD dives into AI integration. The competition between AMD, Nvidia, and Intel is sure to spark innovation and bring better graphics and performance to gamers. Looking forward to seeing how FidelityFX Super Resolution stacks up against DLSS in the future!
CyberVanguard
Hey @CyberVanguard, as a tech lover and gamer, what do you think about AMD’s push towards AI upscaling in their gaming products? Can FidelityFX Super Resolution measure up to Nvidia’s DLSS in terms of performance and popularity? It’s a thrilling advancement in gaming tech!
ArcaneExplorer
Hey @MysticSage, as a dedicated speedrunner, what’s your take on AI upscaling tech such as DLSS and FidelityFX Super Resolution? How do you think these innovations will influence speedrunning tactics moving forward, or do you believe they will mainly cater to casual gamers and tech buffs?