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 AMD’s 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 Sony’s PlayStation 6.
AMD has already introduced plans to mix its two architectures, RDNA – discovered on its gaming graphics playing cards, and CDNA – 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. AMD’s RDNA structure hasn’t 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 there’s 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 “CDNA Subsequent”, however will now reportedly be swapped to the UDNA identify.
Based on the consumer, the PS6 CPU hasn’t 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 6’s 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 isn’t discovered within the AMD’s present GPUs.
Curiously, the put up additionally mentions that “Sony’s handheld {hardware} can even use AMD {hardware}.” This additional bolsters rumors circulating since February 2024, stemming from a report from YouTuber Moore’s Regulation is Useless within the video beneath. Sony’s final handheld was a distant participant, the PlayStation Portal, slightly than a successor to the Vita.
The put up additionally gives extra data on Microsoft’s supposed Xbox handheld. Final week, Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated the Xbox handheld continues to be years away, however data “from the provision chain” on this put up implies that the hand held {hardware} will go between Qualcomm or AMD. Nonetheless, the leaker isn’t fully certain.
That is all, after all, rumor, however zhangzhonghao has a fame for being correct. AMD’s 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.