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AMD’s chief graphics architect really likes the PlayStation 4

“The PlayStation 4 blow me away but I’m concious about being to positive about it because of course we have other partners that are competing,” said Gustafson at GDC.

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pat_11_54030d ago

I was kind of surprised at how enthusiastic he was about the PS4, especially considering they have financial interests in other console manufacturers as well.

RuleofOne343 4030d ago

He will be ecstatic about both the only issue is that as of right now he can only talk about only one of them due to NDA. but once allowed he will talk about how well his company has handled both consoles needs & looks forward to seeing what developers do with the hardware.

NewMonday4030d ago (Edited 4030d ago )

this is intersting:
"Gustafson also expanded on the potential he thinks the PS4 has when it comes to purposes outside of gaming, especially if it were used as some sort of server. According to him, all it would take is a few modifications and you’d have an amazing computer platform for all kinds of purposes"

when i learned about the PS4 specs and special streaming chip i thought it would make a great private server.

SHORYUKEN4030d ago

What he want to say is PS4 is the best you can get.

Deal with it.

sikbeta4030d ago

@pat_11

What do you expect? PS4 is using AMD parts, they're not going to talk bad about themselves :P

pat_11_54030d ago

I expect him to be a little more careful about what he says, especially considering they're supposed to be supplying the hardware behind the Xbox 720.

dantesparda4030d ago

Well i didnt hear him say anything on the Wii U, and we all know according to the rumors that the graphics chip in the next Xbox is inferior. So he's basically saying he's most impressed with the PS4' specs

psoomah4030d ago (Edited 4030d ago )

"this is intersting:
"Gustafson also expanded on the potential he thinks the PS4 has when it comes to purposes outside of gaming, especially if it were used as some sort of server. According to him, all it would take is a few modifications and you’d have an amazing computer platform for all kinds of purposes""

Sounds about perfect for Gabe's 'server' Steam Box. And for developers porting their games to Steam Box. AMD made clear on their site blog AMD owns the basic IP blocks, and intend to put out a cut down consumer version of the PS4 chip, minus the proprietary Sony bits, not seeing why AMD couldn't provide Valve with a full blown copy of the PS4 chip minus the Sony proprietary blocks ... that mention of the 'server' potential of the chip might be an oblique reference to just that. For Valve it would be a win win win scenario. Gabe mentioned how critical it was to get the developers on board to port games to the Steam Box, doesn't get any more enticing than a chip all but identical to the PS4's.

If Valve does go this route Nvidia is totally and utterly screwed as Gabe also intends to port all the current (and upcoming) Steam Software to Linux also as his ultimate goal is to bypass Microsoft altogether and create a viable and independent Linux based ecosystem.

This will provide a massive boost to AMD's HSA initiative as everything, games and software, will be written to that standard.

PiTCHBLaCK4030d ago

Nvidia can hold their own, they'll be fine.

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fermcr4030d ago

"AMD’s chief graphics architect really likes the PlayStation 4"

Seriously!!!... did we expect him to say he hatter the PS4 ?

culpepper5164030d ago

not that he would hate the console, but I'm sure microsoft isn't thrilled that he's praising the competition while they're paying amd for parts.

Rumplebumpkin4030d ago

Is that a new term? Mad Hattering someone?

ProjectVulcan4030d ago (Edited 4030d ago )

Lulz I know.

Someone approve that story on the tech site where Sony say they like their new range of Bravias and they are impressed with themselves.

Worthy news indeed.

BlmThug4030d ago

I would be surprised if he wasn't talking about the PS4 in such a manner

Bigpappy4030d ago

And Nvidia doesn't. Amazing how that works

GraveLord4030d ago

Well they're in the Wii U too and we know how weak that is.(Actually the GPU is the only decent thing in the Wii U)

He didn't bash the Xbox though so I don't see a problem with praising the PS4.

jcnba284030d ago

AMD also provides the graphics horsepower behind the Wii U, a fact Gustafson was quick to point out when asked about his feelings on the PlayStation 4 and the fact that it’s the only true next-generation console that’s been revealed so far. “Of course there is the Wii U too, we have AMD parts in there,” said Gustafson.

SegataSanshiro4030d ago

Youre such a hypocrite.
" considering they have financial interests in other console manufacturers as well."
You mean the next xbox? then why not just say that? you know damn well that they're not making chips for anything other than the ps4 and maybe the next xbox and pc, but pc is a given. You scared of mentioning the word Xbox?

Go play saturn

Sideras4030d ago

What the actual fuck? No in fact they have their hardware in the wii U aswell. Why so defensive?!

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TBONEJF4029d ago

Yeah unlike NVIDIA keep crying bout how hard its too design a graphics card for the PS4 now they wish they could of make one

GDDR6_20144029d ago

He must really like the CPU and gpu

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Tundra4030d ago

That controller blows me away. It looks perfect.

KwietStorm_BLM4030d ago

I haven't seen AMD this vocal since...

KwietStorm_BLM4030d ago

Since the last time they were this vocal.

AlucardFury4030d ago (Edited 4030d ago )

Of course he likes it. It will help his company get out of its current slump.

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Make your next GPU upgrade AMD as these latest-gen Radeon cards receive a special promotion

AMD has long been the best value option if you're looking for a new GPU. Now even their latest Radeon RX 7000 series is getting cheaper.

Father__Merrin13h ago

Best for the money is the Arc cards

just_looken12h ago

In the past yes but last gen amd has gotten cheaper and there new cards are on the horizon making 6k even cheaper.

The arc cards are no longer made by intel but asus/asrock has some the next line battlemage is coming out prices tbd.

Do to the longer software development its always best to go amd over intel if its not to much more money even though intel is a strong gpu i own 2/4 card versions.

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AMD FSR 3.1 Announced at GDC 2024, FSR 3 Available and Upcoming in 40 Games

Last September, we unleashed AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3)1 on the gaming world, delivering massive FPS improvements in supported games.

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Eonjay31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

So to put 2 and 2 together... FSR 3.1 is releasing later this year and the launch game to support it is Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart. In Sony's DevNet documentation it shows Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart as the example for PSSR. PS5 Pro also launches later this year... but there is something else coming too: AMD RDNA 4 Cards (The very same technology thats in the Pro). So, PSSR is either FSR 3.1 or its a direct collaboration with AMD for that builds on FSR 3.1. Somehow they are related. I think PSSR is FSR 3.1 with the bonus of AI... now lets see if RDNA 4 cards also include an AI block.

More details:
FSR 3.1 fixes Frame Generation
If you have a 30 series RTX card you can now use DLSS3 with FSR Frame Generation (No 40 Series required!)
Its Available on all Cards (we assume it will come to console)
Fixes Temporal stability

MrDead30d ago

I've been using a mod that allows dlss frame gen on my 3080 it works on all rtx series. It'll be good not to rely on mods for the future.

darksky30d ago

The mods avaiable are actually using FSR3 frame gen but with DLSS or FSR2 upscaling.

Babadook730d ago (Edited 30d ago )

I think that the leaks about the 5 Pro would debunk the notion that the two (FSR 3.1 and PSSR) are the same technology. PSSR is a Sony technology.

MrDead31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I wonder how much they fixed the ghosting in dark areas as Nvidia are leaving them in the dust with image quality. Still good that they are improving in big leaps, I'll have to see when the RTX5000 series is released who I go with... at the moment the RTX5000's are sounding like monsters.

just_looken30d ago

Did you see the dell leaks were they are trying to cool cards using over 1k watts of power.

We are going to need 220 lines for next gen pcs lol

MrDead30d ago

That's crazy! Sounds like heating my house won't be a problem next winter.

porkChop30d ago

As much as I hate supporting Nvidia, AMD just doesn't even try to compete. Their whole business model is to beat Nvidia purely on price. But I'd rather pay for better performance and better features. AMD also doesn't even try to innovate. They just follow Nvidia's lead and make their own version of whatever Nvidia is doing. But they're always 1 or 2 generations behind when it comes to those software/driver innovations, so Nvidia is always miles ahead in quality and performance.

MrDead30d ago

I do a lot of work on photoshop so an Intel Nvidia set up has been the got to because of performance edge, more expensive but far more stable too. Intel also have the edge over AMD processors with better load distribution on the cores, less spikes and jitters. When you're working large format you don't want lag or spikes when you're editing or drawing.

I do think AMD has improved massively though and whist I don't think they threaten Nvidia on the tech side they do make very well priced cards and processors for the power. I'm probably going with a 5080 or 5090 but AMD will get a little side look from me, which is a first in a long time... but like you said they are a generation or two behind at the moment.

Goosejuice29d ago

While I can't argue for amd gpu, they aren't bad but they aren't great either. The cpu for amd have great. I would argue the 7800x3d as one of the best cpu for gaming right now. Idk about editing so I take ur word for that but gaming amd cpu is a great option these days.

porkChop29d ago

@Goosejuice

I have a 7800X3D. It certainly is great for gaming. Though for video editing, rendering, etc, I think Intel have the advantage from what I remember. I just mean from a GPU standpoint I can't support them.

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AMD storm Nvidia's Super launch party with temporary price cut to RX 7900 XT

Now that the RTX 4070 Super has launched, AMD have chopped the price of the RX 7900 XT to new lows.

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