AMD Unveils Three Major Advances for Next-Gen RDNA GPUs #
AMD, in collaboration with Sony, has revealed three groundbreaking features for its next-generation RDNA architecture, set to power upcoming GPUs and SoCs. These innovations mark a significant leap forward in rendering, AI-assisted upscaling, and performance efficiency.
1. Neural Arrays #
The new Neural Arrays architecture aggregates multiple compute units into a single AI processing cluster. This design enhances neural rendering performance and supports the evolution of FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and PSR (PlayStation Spectral Resolution) upscaling technologies. AMD and Sony expect this to significantly boost both upscaled image quality and real-time scene rendering.
“Neural Arrays will allow us to process most of the screen content at once,” said Mark Cerny, Lead Architect of PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. “This increase in efficiency will be a game-changer.”
2. Radiance Cores #
The Radiance Cores are a brand-new addition, dedicated to real-time ray tracing and path tracing. These specialized cores handle the most compute-intensive lighting and reflection calculations, freeing the CPU to focus on geometry and physics.
“Radiance Cores take full control of the ray tracing pipeline, allowing the GPU to focus on what it does best — shading and illumination,” explained Jack Huynh, AMD Senior Vice President. “The result is a cleaner, faster, and more efficient ray tracing experience.”
3. Universal Compression #
Universal Compression introduces a unified algorithm that compresses all GPU data types, reducing memory bandwidth demands and improving texture and model loading times. This technology aims to deliver better overall efficiency and faster asset streaming in high-end games.
Although AMD has not confirmed launch timelines, the new RDNA generation is expected to debut first in discrete GPUs and custom PlayStation SoCs, signaling the next major evolution in gaming graphics.
Battlefield 6 PC System Requirements Announced #
Electronic Arts and DICE have released final PC configuration requirements for the highly anticipated Battlefield 6. The specs include Minimum, Recommended, Ultra, and a new Ultra++ tier designed for enthusiasts targeting extreme frame rates.
Recommended Configuration #
Optimized for 1440p/60 FPS (High) or 1080p/80 FPS (Low) gameplay:
- GPU: RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580 (8GB VRAM)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 90GB SSD
- OS: Windows 11, DirectX 12, TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot
Ultra++ Configuration #
Built for 4K/144–240 FPS gaming at Ultra-High settings:
- GPU: RTX 5080 or higher
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- RAM: 32GB
Even with these extreme specs, Battlefield 6 will not support ray tracing at launch.
“While ray tracing is a great technology, we chose not to include it so that more players can enjoy smooth gameplay,” said Christian Buhl, Technical Director at Ripple Effect. “This decision is based on lessons learned from Battlefield 2042.”
The title does, however, support all major upscaling technologies — AMD FSR 4, NVIDIA DLSS 4, and Intel XeSS 2 — ensuring performance scalability across GPU vendors.
NVIDIA has also showcased benchmark data for RTX 50 series GPUs with DLSS 4 enabled, though direct comparisons without upscaling have yet to be released.
Summary #
AMD’s next-generation RDNA innovations signal a powerful shift toward AI-assisted rendering, energy-efficient compression, and realistic lighting. Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 is raising the performance bar with ultra-high configuration tiers — pushing even the newest GPUs to their limits.
Both developments highlight how GPU architecture and game optimization continue to evolve hand in hand, defining the next era of PC and console graphics.