AMD plans to extend FSR 4 to handhelds and laptops by the end of 2026
AMD has said the rollout will cover existing APUs and new hardware lines, but it has not yet spelled out which devices will qualify.
AMD says it plans to extend FSR 4 beyond desktop graphics cards and into APUs, gaming laptops, and handhelds by the end of 2026, which could broaden support for frame-rate upscaling across PC gaming devices. The catch is that AMD has not yet said which existing handhelds, if any, will get it, and it is also introducing a new FSR 4-capable chip. That leaves open whether current devices like the Steam Deck will be covered or whether the feature will depend on upcoming hardware. For developers and hardware makers, the key detail is that AMD is targeting both existing APUs and new product lines, but it has not clarified the device requirements yet.
Why it matters
For people using PC gaming hardware, the change could widen where FSR 4 is available, but the device cutoff is still unclear. AMD is tying the rollout to both current APUs and a new FSR4-capable chip, and it has previously linked FSR 4 to having enough compute in the device. That means support may vary by model, rather than arriving automatically across every handheld or laptop.
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Sources
- The Verge