FSR 4 ON MY RX 6900 XT (rambling about FSR 4 on RDNA 2)

Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses their experience with AMD's FSR4 technology and its impact on gaming performance. They delve into how the technology has breathed new life into older GPUs, with a focus on their own testing with FSR4 on RDNA2. They also touch on their thoughts about upcoming AMD hardware, including the potential for future upgrades and how the current RDNA4 performance on Linux isn't fully optimized compared to Windows. The video highlights the balance between staying ahead of console releases and the challenges of optimizing hardware for new technologies.

Takeaways

• 😀 FSR4 could extend the lifespan of older AMD GPUs, offering new potential even with previous generation hardware.
• 😀 The user is considering an upgrade to Zen 4 CPU due to memory bottlenecks and potential performance gains.
• 😀 The need to upgrade GPU is questioned, with emphasis on the performance of FSR2 and the desire for better upscaling with FSR4.
• 😀 The user experimented with an RDNA4 GPU, but doesn’t feel the need to fully upgrade yet, finding it still relatively new for testing purposes.
• 😀 FSR4 might solve some of the upscaling issues for older AMD GPUs, which are becoming more capable with software updates.
• 😀 The user is exploring the capabilities of AMD’s RDNA4 cards, but there are still concerns over performance on Linux compared to Windows.
• 😀 There’s an ongoing concern about RDNA4’s performance on Linux, with some benchmarks showing better performance on Windows, although improvements are expected.
• 😀 Despite some bugs in early testing (e.g., with Sherlock Holmes games), the user plans to continue testing FSR4 to assess its limitations.
• 😀 AMD's leak of FSR4 seems intentional and has reignited interest in older AMD GPUs that still have potential with new software advancements.
• 😀 The user has a strategy of staying ahead of console hardware (PS6) and intends to upgrade the GPU when new console hardware drops, ensuring they remain competitive.

Q & A

What is the main reason the speaker is considering upgrading their GPU?

The speaker is considering upgrading their GPU mainly because of the performance improvements offered by upscalers like FSR2, with hopes of achieving better image quality similar to DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling).

Why did the speaker purchase an RDNA4-based GPU if it is not their primary card?

The speaker purchased an RDNA4-based GPU to experiment with the latest technology and experience its capabilities, specifically to test how FSR4 works and to stay on the cutting edge of GPU advancements.

What is FSR4, and why is it important to the speaker?

FSR4 is an upscaling technology developed by AMD, similar to NVIDIA’s DLSS. The speaker is particularly interested in it for the potential to improve image quality and performance, especially when paired with RDNA4 GPUs.

How does the speaker feel about the performance of RDNA4 cards on Linux?

The speaker notes that RDNA4 performance on Linux is not fully optimized, with most games still running better on Windows, despite improvements in earlier RDNA generations like RDNA2, which offered a more premium experience on Linux.

Why is the speaker hesitant to upgrade their GPU despite the new features like FSR4?

The speaker is hesitant to upgrade due to concerns about the current RDNA4 performance on Linux and the possibility of bugs in certain games, such as the Sherlock Holmes games, that could affect their experience with FSR4.

What role does the upcoming release of RDNA5 play in the speaker’s decision-making?

The speaker is considering RDNA5 and its release alongside the PS6 as a potential time for a necessary GPU upgrade. They want to stay ahead of console technology and keep their system ready for the next generation of gaming.

What was the effect of the AMD leak of FSR4 on the speaker’s perspective?

The AMD leak of FSR4 reignited the speaker’s interest in older GPUs, as it showed that FSR4 could breathe new life into them, encouraging further experimentation and testing.

What are the limitations of FSR4 that the speaker has encountered so far?

The speaker acknowledges that while FSR4 offers improvements, there might be some games where bugs or unintended issues could occur. They have encountered such problems before with previous upscalers, such as FSR2, in games like Sherlock Holmes.

How does the speaker approach testing new technology like RDNA4 and FSR4?

The speaker takes an experimental approach, purchasing new GPUs like the RDNA4 card to test their capabilities, evaluate features like FSR4, and see how they perform in real-world gaming scenarios.

What is the speaker’s long-term goal with GPU upgrades and testing technologies like FSR4?

The speaker’s long-term goal is to stay ahead of console performance, maintain a cutting-edge gaming setup, and ensure their system can handle the latest technologies and upscalers like FSR4 to maximize visual quality and performance.