In line with 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 information facilities, underneath one roof, and it seems to be 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 among the greatest gaming handheld gadgets, together with the Steam Deck.
This newest leak comes from a submit on Chinese language tech discussion board Chiphell, courtesy of recognized {hardware} leaker zhangzhonghao. Primarily based on this data, it seems to be as if there’s going to be no RDNA 5, and as an alternative UDNA graphics playing cards at the moment are anticipated to enter mass manufacturing in Q2 2026 (round April).
In line with the submit, the brand new AMD Radeon RX 9000 sequence will use the identical structure because the MI400, which AMD introduced earlier this 12 months underneath that CDNA branding. It was set to be “CDNA Subsequent”, however will now reportedly be swapped to the UDNA identify.
In line with 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 growing the PlayStation 6’s graphical structure. AMD has offered Sony with its graphics energy for the reason that 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 submit 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 Legislation is Lifeless within the video beneath. Sony’s final handheld was a distant participant, the PlayStation Portal, slightly than a successor to the Vita.
The submit additionally gives extra data on Microsoft’s supposed Xbox handheld. Final week, Xbox chief Phil Spencer mentioned the Xbox handheld continues to be years away, however data “from the provision chain” on this submit implies that the hand held {hardware} will go between Qualcomm or AMD. Nonetheless, the leaker isn’t totally certain.
That is all, in fact, rumor, however zhangzhonghao has a fame for being correct. AMD’s next-generation UDNA {hardware} may see AMD lastly trying to take down Nvidia from ruling the roost with the most effective graphics playing cards out there, because the Radeon RX 7000 lineup RX 7000 sequence has did not catch on as hoped.
