Based on new rumors, the next-generation AMD Radeon GPU lineup, based mostly on the UDNA structure, will begin manufacturing in Q2 2026, which means that AMDβs forthcoming RDNA 4 GPUs could solely get simply over a 12 months within the limelight. The brand new graphics card structure can even allegedly energy Sonyβs PlayStation 6.
AMD has already introduced plans to mix its two architectures, RDNA β discovered on its gaming graphics playing cards, and CDNA β utilized in knowledge facilities, beneath one roof, and it appears as if the primary merchandise are already on the horizon with these rumored UDNA GPUs. AMDβs RDNA structure hasnβt blown the roof off in PC desktop gaming, however this GPU structure is utilized in a number of the finest gaming handheld units, together with the Steam Deck.
This newest leak comes from a put up on Chinese language tech discussion board Chiphell, courtesy of identified {hardware} leaker zhangzhonghao. Based mostly on this data, it appears as if thereβs going to be no RDNA 5, and as an alternative UDNA graphics playing cards are actually anticipated to enter mass manufacturing in Q2 2026 (round April).
Based on the put up, the brand new AMD Radeon RX 9000 sequence will use the identical structure because the MI400, which AMD introduced earlier this 12 months beneath that CDNA branding. It was set to be βCDNA Subsequentβ, however will now reportedly be swapped to the UDNA identify.
Based on the consumer, the PS6 CPU hasnβt been decided but, however Zen 4 or Zen 5 could also be on the playing cards. In September, Reuters reported that Intel and Broadcom had misplaced out to AMD to safe creating the PlayStation 6βs graphical structure. AMD has offered Sony with its graphics energy because the PS4. In the meantime, the PS5 makes use of the RDNA 2 GPU structure, with Sony saying the PS5 Professional GPU options some new AMD ray tracing tech that isnβt discovered within the AMDβs present GPUs.
Curiously, the put up additionally mentions that βSonyβs handheld {hardware} can even use AMD {hardware}.β This additional bolsters rumors circulating since February 2024, stemming from a report from YouTuber Mooreβs Regulation is Useless within the video beneath. Sonyβs final handheld was a distant participant, the PlayStation Portal, slightly than a successor to the Vita.
The put up additionally gives extra data on Microsoftβs supposed Xbox handheld. Final week, Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated the Xbox handheld continues to be years away, however data βfrom the provision chainβ on this put up implies that the hand held {hardware} will go between Qualcomm or AMD. Nonetheless, the leaker isnβt fully certain.
That is all, after all, rumor, however zhangzhonghao has a fame for being correct. AMDβs next-generation UDNA {hardware} may see AMD lastly making an attempt to take down Nvidia from ruling the roost with the very best graphics playing cards obtainable, because the Radeon RX 7000 lineup RX 7000 sequence has did not catch on as hoped.
