AMD’s Bold Move with FSR Redstone Challenges Nvidia: A Tech Race Heating Up

Earlier this month, AMD finally unveiled its much-anticipated FSR Redstone technology suite, built on machine learning, which is set to compete with Nvidia’s DLSS. The Redstone technology officially supports only Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards, but an ingenious Reddit user with the pseudonym AthleteDependent926 has found a workaround to make the software work with the Radeon RX 7000 series. This user detailed how they created a bypass solution that allows this technology to be used by older RDNA 3 graphics cards.

Unfortunately, as of now, the method only works on Linux, and for proper operation, it is necessary to install Valve Proton’s compatibility layer. However, it seems there are no issues with performance or functionality. Nevertheless, it is not to say there are no differences in operation at all. For instance, when tested on the Radeon RX 7800 XT, frame generation using FSR 3.1.6 takes about 0.07 ms, whereas forced FSR 4 takes 0.13 ms, which is twice as much.

To provide context and understanding, FSR Redstone utilizes machine learning algorithms that are deliberately designed to enhance graphics performances and resolutions. By incorporating AI-driven techniques, FSR Redstone optimizes rendering to create higher-quality images without sacrificing speed. This strategic approach by AMD appears to bridge the gap in visual fidelity while keeping up with Nvidia’s advancements in AI-driven graphics technologies, especially with their DLSS.

On a broader scale, Nvidia has been the industry leader in AI and gaming technologies, and FSR Redstone represents a strategic push by AMD to capture a greater market share. Nvidia’s response to this move remains to be seen, but industry experts anticipate a new wave of innovations following this announcement as both giants jostle for the top position in the GPU marketplace.