AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed that the company's next-generation graphics cards, based on the RDNA 4 architecture, will be unveiled in early 2025. This announcement puts to rest speculation about the release timeline and hints at significant performance improvements.
RDNA 4: A Leap Forward in Graphics:
Su promised that RDNA 4 will deliver significant improvements across the board:
- Enhanced Gaming Performance: Expect a noticeable boost in frame rates and overall gaming performance.
- Improved Ray Tracing: RDNA 4 will offer substantial enhancements in ray tracing capabilities, delivering more realistic lighting and reflections in games.
- Expanded AI Capabilities: The new architecture will also expand the AI capabilities of AMD GPUs, potentially benefiting content creation and other AI-accelerated workloads.
CES 2025 Launch Likely:
While not explicitly stated, the timing suggests that AMD might unveil the RDNA 4 GPUs at CES 2025. It's also speculated that NVIDIA might announce its GeForce RTX 50 series at the same event.
AMD's Gaming Business:
The announcement comes amidst a reported 69% year-over-year decline in AMD's gaming business in Q3 2024. The release of RDNA 4 is likely a key part of AMD's strategy to revitalize its gaming segment.
