AMD Exploring Experimental FSR 4 Launch on RDNA 3 Graphics Cards

At CES 2026, AMD's Andrej Zdravkovic, in a conversation with PC World, addressed a frequent question from Radeon graphics card users. The topic was the potential support for the new FSR 4 (Redstone) upscaling package for previous-generation RDNA 3 architecture cards.

According to Zdravkovic, who heads the graphics software development division, FSR 4 technologies were designed with the hardware capabilities of the latest GPUs in mind, including specialized machine learning blocks. The company's main priority is ensuring a high standard of quality and stability for these features, a level which may not be achievable on older hardware.

When asked about the possibility of enthusiasts testing the technology themselves, the AMD representative reacted positively. He noted that while there are currently no formal plans for a beta program for RDNA 3, the company is open to discussing a format that would allow experienced users to try individual FSR 4 components in an experimental mode. Such a mode would require clear communication of limitations and no guarantees of functionality.

A similar approach is already used by NVIDIA, which distributes new versions of its DLSS Super Resolution technology to all RTX series cards, while more demanding features like Frame Generation remain exclusive to newer models. The company warns of potential performance drops on older hardware, leaving the choice to the user.

Earlier, information surfaced online about the discovery of a simplified integer-based version within the FSR 4 source code, potentially compatible with past GPU generations. An official release of this code, which AMD has also mentioned as a possibility, could allow the modding community to implement partial support for the technology themselves. For now, the company is exploring options for how a controlled experiment could be organized for owners of Radeon 7000 series cards.