Steam Deck Gains Performance Boost from AMDS AI Upscaling, FSR 4 Development Continues
AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) is delivering tangible performance improvements to Steam Deck users, with early tests showcasing the benefits of the technology’s latest iterations. Concurrently, reports indicate AMD is continuing development of FSR 4, with potential support extending to RDNA 3 graphics cards and the forthcoming playstation 5 Pro.
The performance uplift on the Steam Deck is notably noteworthy as the handheld’s limited processing power often necessitates resolution scaling to achieve playable frame rates. While FSR 3 initially showed promise, recent advancements in AMD’s AI upscaling technology are yielding more significant gains. This continued investment in FSR ensures broader accessibility to higher-fidelity gaming experiences, even on lower-powered hardware. According to a report by Wccftech, originally sourced from Deck Wizzard, FSR 4 is expected in early 2026. The article also suggests continued FSR 4 support for RDNA 3 graphics cards.
AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution is a spatial upscaling technology designed to boost frame rates with minimal impact on visual quality. FSR works by rendering a game at a lower resolution and then intelligently upscaling it to a higher resolution,effectively reducing the load on the GPU. The technology is open-source and cross-platform, meaning it can be implemented in games across a wide range of hardware, including those from Nvidia and intel.
