AMD releases FSR 4.1 upscaling for RDNA 2 graphics cards and select APUs

AMD has released FSR 4.1 upscaling for its RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards and select RDNA 3.5 APUs. This update, included in the Adrenalin Edition 26.10.1 driver, provides a significant image quality improvement over FSR 3.1, despite a slight performance overhead due to the more complex algorithm. The new FSR 4.1 model utilizes an INT8 format for RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 hardware, while RDNA 4 architectures support the full FP8 version. Testing across titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered shows that while FSR 4.1 may run slightly slower than FSR 3.1, the visual gains—particularly in fine detail reconstruction, stability, and reduced ghosting—make it the preferred option for most users. The update is particularly beneficial for 1440p gaming, where the clarity advantage over previous versions is most pronounced. This release aims to extend the longevity of older RDNA 2 hardware, though the delay in bringing this feature to these cards has been a point of frustration for users.

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AMD has released FSR 4.1 upscaling for its RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards and select RDNA 3.5 APUs. This update, included in the Adrenalin Edition 26.10.1 driver, provides a significant image quality improvement over FSR 3.1, despite a slight performance overhead due to the more complex algorithm. The new FSR 4.1 model utilizes an INT8 format for RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 hardware, while RDNA 4 architectures support the full FP8 version. Testing across titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered shows that while FSR 4.1 may run slightly slower than FSR 3.1, the visual gains—particularly in fine detail reconstruction, stability, and reduced ghosting—make it the preferred option for most users. The update is particularly beneficial for 1440p gaming, where the clarity advantage over previous versions is most pronounced. This release aims to extend the longevity of older RDNA 2 hardware, though the delay in bringing this feature to these cards has been a point of frustration for users.

AMD FSR 4.1 is now officially supported on RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards. The update includes a new, highly efficient ML model specifically designed for RDNA 3.5 APUs.

FSR 4.1 uses an INT8 version of the upscaling algorithm for RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 hardware. RDNA 4 architectures support the full FP8 version of the FSR 4.1 upscaling algorithm.

Testing indicates that FSR 4.1 provides significantly better image quality than FSR 3.1, despite a slight performance cost. The upscaling improvements are most noticeable at 1440p, where FSR 4.1 offers superior clarity and stability.

Chapter guide

AMD FSR 4.1 releaseIntroduction to the release of AMD FSR 4.1 for RDNA 2 and other GPU architectures.Performance analysisDetailed performance testing of FSR 4.1 across different GPU architectures and games.Image quality comparisonVisual comparison between FSR 3.1 and FSR 4.1, highlighting improvements in clarity and detail.Final thoughtsSummary of the impact of the FSR 4.1 release on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3.5 hardware owners.

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