From The Verge · Sean Hollister · · 1m 10s
AMD promises FSR 4 for handhelds by year end
AMD's Jack Huynh says the framerate-boosting tech will reach handhelds by the end of 2026, but it's unclear if older devices like the Steam Deck will qualify.
In brief
AMD's Jack Huynh says the framerate-boosting tech will reach handhelds by the end of 2026, but it's unclear if older devices like the Steam Deck will qualify. AMD consumer chip boss Jack Huynh committed to bringing FSR 4 to some handhelds by the end of 2026, though it remains unclear whether existing devices will…
FSR 4 already works on old handhelds
AMD's framerate-boosting FSR 4 technology can already run on older handhelds like the Steam Deck, though AMD has not officially committed to supporting them.
AMD commits to handheld rollout
AMD consumer chip boss Jack Huynh told Korean publication The Elec that the company will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of this year.
New chip and lightweight version coming
AMD is releasing a new FSR four-capable chip alongside a lightweight FSR four model for APUs. The Elec reports both are coming by year's end.
Unclear if existing handhelds qualify
AMD previously said it needs sufficient computing power for FSR 4 to work properly. It remains unclear whether older handheld chips will meet that threshold.
“we want to make sure the experience and the quality is right”
At a glance
AMD consumer chip boss Jack Huynh committed to bringing FSR 4 to some handhelds by the end of 2026, though it remains unclear whether existing devices will receive the upgrade.
