➀ AMD has partially reversed its decision to move RDNA 1- and RDNA 2-based GPUs into 'maintenance mode'; ➁ The company will continue to provide game optimizations for these cards; ➂ Despite the move to focus on RDNA 3 and 4, AMD will still offer optimizations for popular new game releases.
Recent #Graphics news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Intel's 18A fabrication process is crucial for Panther Lake laptops; ➁ RibbonFET and PowerVia technologies are introduced; ➂ Panther Lake CPUs offer significant performance improvements.
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➁ 对于已有DLSS、XeSS或早期FSR支持的游戏，可以切换到FSR 4，但目前这一功能仍处于实验阶段；
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➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set for a March 20 release, featuring ray-traced visuals and running on the Anvil engine.
➁ The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with detailed PC specs revealing varying requirements for different ray tracing modes.
➂ High-end GPUs are needed for optimal performance, and the game will not support the Steam Deck at launch.
➀ Intel XeSS 2 is an AI-driven technology that enhances gaming performance with Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Low Latency; ➁ It significantly boosts FPS and reduces latency, as shown in F1 24; ➂ XeSS 2 requires game integration and will be supported in titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dying Light 2.
➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.
➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.
➀ No Man's Sky developer praises the PS5 Pro and the game's 8K @ 30FPS visuals; ➁ PSSR technology provides excellent upscaling to 8K resolution at 30 FPS or 4K at 60 FPS; ➂ Developer Hello Games calls PS5 Pro an 'incredible feat of engineering'.
➀ The upcoming release of the PS5 Pro excites developers due to its enhanced GPU power; ➁ Tymon Smektala, the director of Dying Light, highlights the potential of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR); ➂ Smektala believes PSSR could be more important than the GPU power increase.
➀ Intel Arrow Lake CPUs with Z890 motherboards face issues with Windows 11 24H2; ➁ The conflict between integrated and discrete graphics causes crashes and reboots; ➂ ASUS provides a BIOS update or disabling integrated graphics as a workaround.
➀ The PC requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered have been updated; ➁ The game now requires a GeForce RTX 4080 for 4K 60FPS performance; ➂ The minimum and recommended system requirements have been increased compared to the original version.
➀ Sony is updating PS5 Pro games with new features like ray-tracing controls. ➁ Insomniac Games has released new PS5 Pro updates for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. ➂ The updates include PC-like graphics toggles for ray-tracing effects.
➀ Digital Foundry benchmarks The Last of Us Part 2 on PS5 Pro and PS5; ➁ PS5 Pro with PSSR upscales to higher image fidelity; ➂ Graphical improvements may not be noticeable from a distance.
➀ NVIDIA announced support for DLSS in new games including Witchfire and Greedfall II; ➁ Witchfire is a fantasy FPS with DLSS 3 Frame Generation support; ➂ Greedfall II: The Dying World is available in Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution.
➀ Capcom announced a new 120FPS gameplay mode for Resident Evil Village on the PS5 Pro; ➁ The upgrade aims to provide the best user experience with enhanced graphics and performance; ➂ PS5 Pro's new features like PSSR and faster performance are highlighted.