AMD FSR 4.1 Is Finally Coming to Xbox Series X, Rivaling PS5's QSSR
AMD FSR 4.1 has been a massive improvement for Team Red's AI upscaling tech, but it was previously only available on Radeon 7000 and 9000 graphics cards. But today, AMD has announced that the technology will now be coming to more devices, like the Xbox Series X.
AMD's advanced artificial intelligence upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, is set to arrive on the Xbox Series X, bringing it on par with the PlayStation 5's QSSR upscaling. Previously, this technology was only available on Radeon 7000 and 9000 graphics cards. AMD has been making significant progress to optimize FSR 4.1 for lower-powered hardware, thanks to their partnership with Sony in Project Amethyst.
The company announced this expanded support in a video, and it will be implemented on RDNA 2 graphics cards such as the 6800 XT, as well as the Xbox Series X's Z2-powered handheld, the Xbox Ally X20. This improvement is a result of AMD's efforts to shrink down the model size, making it more efficient on less powerful hardware. Just weeks ago, AMD and Sony made a similar adjustment with PSSR 2, renaming it QSSR, for the base PS5, which boasts superior upscaling compared to the previous FSR 2-based solution.
This slimmed-down FSR 4.1 is expected to have a similar positive impact on the Xbox Series X. Although the new upscaling model for the Xbox is not yet released, AMD promises it will soon be available. Microsoft is expected to integrate it into a patch prior to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. With this enhancement, gamers can anticipate improved performance and enhanced image quality, even if the FSR 4.1 update doesn't coincide with GTA 6's launch date.
Microsoft's Chief Technical Officer, Scott Van Vliet, confirmed that AMD's upcoming FSR Diamond will also be integrated into Project Helix, a family of devices that Xbox is developing.
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