FSR “Redstone” is here, and it’s the future of gaming

AMD FSR Upscaling

FSR Upscaling is AMD’s new name for FSR 4

We’ve tested AMD’s FSR 4 technology multiple times. It is an excellent upscaler. It is already available to developers and is available in over 100 games. FS upscaling enables higher levels of performance in games by using AI to turn lower-resolution inputs into higher-resolution outputs.

With FSR “Redstone”, all that’s changed is FSR 4’s branding. FSR 4 is now called FSR Upscaling. With RDNA 4 GPUs, FSR Upscaling uses Machine Learning (ML) to deliver higher-quality upscaling than AMD’s older analytical method, giving gamers improved image quality.

To test the extremes of FSR 4, AMD has showcased FSR 3.1 and FSR “Redstone” upscaling in performance mode at 1080p and compared it to a native 1080p render. In Mafia: The Old Country, it is clear that AMD’s FSR “Redstone” upscaler delivers much better results than FSR 3.1. In some respects, FSR “Redstone” is preferable to native 1080p because less aliasing is visible on the boat’s rigging.

With the below example, AMD has made it clear that using Machine Learning has paid off for AMD. Much clearer results, and near-native levels of image quality.