Fresh Details Emerge About AMD's RDNA 5 Architecture Graphics Cards

Insiders and tech enthusiasts are gradually piecing together more information about AMD's RDNA 5 architecture. These graphics cards are expected to be the company's next major step and could offer substantial architectural improvements. Unlike previous generations where AMD tried to challenge the competitor's flagships, with RDNA 5 the company seems to be betting on a more focused strategy. This involves creating powerful solutions for enthusiast gamers who aren't ready to overpay for top-tier models but still demand high performance.

One of the key features of the new architecture could be a move to a chiplet design, which AMD has successfully used in its CPUs. This would improve yield and potentially enhance scalability. The internal chip structure is also set for changes: according to the latest data, each Compute Unit (CU) will contain 128 cores, double the amount in the current RDNA 4 generation.

So, it's quite likely that the flagship model with 96 compute units could boast a colossal 12,288 cores, allowing it to compete on equal footing with future GPUs like the GeForce RTX 6080. For handling graphics and complex scenes, the card is estimated by various sources to feature up to 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a wide 384-bit or even 512-bit bus.

Of particular interest are the new specialized blocks announced by AMD as part of its roadmap for gaming systems:

Interestingly, inside the company, the new chips have reportedly received codenames after Transformers characters: Alpha Trion for graphics cards, Ultra Magnus for the Xbox Next hybrid chip, and Orion Pax for the PlayStation 6 APU. The expected release window for the RDNA 5 architecture is the second half of 2026. More detailed information might be revealed at major exhibitions like CES or Computex next year. As for pricing, analysts suggest the flagship could land in the $1,000 to $1,500 range.