# \#amd **URL:** https://www.starzen.space/tag/amd/877.md [Latest](https://www.starzen.space/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.starzen.space/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.starzen.space/tags.md) --- ## [5 Years Later, Radeon Finally Delivers - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 2 Tested](https://www.starzen.space/t/5-years-later-radeon-finally-delivers-fsr-4-1-on-rdna-2-tested/40162)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/5-years-later-radeon-finally-delivers-fsr-4-1-on-rdna-2-tested/40162 "2026-10-24T10:21:17Z")
AMD has finally released FSR 4.1 support for RDNA 2 GPUs, significantly improving performance and image quality for Radeon RX 6000 series users by optimizing the model to use int8 precision, delivering near… --- ## [FSR 4 Ported To Non-AI Hardware: RDNA 1 Radeon RX 5070 XT Benched!](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-ported-to-non-ai-hardware-rdna-1-radeon-rx-5070-xt-benched/39734)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-ported-to-non-ai-hardware-rdna-1-radeon-rx-5070-xt-benched/39734 "2026-10-06T17:20:59Z")
The video highlights the community-driven transformation of the AMD BC-250 mining rig, originally a limited PlayStation 5 APU board, into a capable compact gaming PC by unlocking its full hardware potential… --- ## [AMD's answer to DLSS 5 is INSANE](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-answer-to-dlss-5-is-insane/39715)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-answer-to-dlss-5-is-insane/39715 "2026-10-05T20:07:09Z")
AMD is leveraging its acquisitions of World Labs and Synix to integrate generative AI and spatial intelligence into gaming, enabling hyperrealistic NPC behaviors and dynamic, neural scene replacement that c… --- ## [AMD Scams Gamers, Their Dodgiest GPU Ever!](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-scams-gamers-their-dodgiest-gpu-ever/39401)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-scams-gamers-their-dodgiest-gpu-ever/39401 "2026-09-18T11:21:07Z")
The video exposes AMD’s misleading Radeon RX 950 4 GB OEM-only graphics card, which shares the RX 950 name but has significantly reduced specs and poor performance compared to the 8 GB retail model, resulti… --- ## [DF Direct Q+A: Will AMD Deliver Its Own DLSS 5? Will CD Projekt RED Bring Back The RED Engine?](https://www.starzen.space/t/df-direct-q-a-will-amd-deliver-its-own-dlss-5-will-cd-projekt-red-bring-back-the-red-engine/39310)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/df-direct-q-a-will-amd-deliver-its-own-dlss-5-will-cd-projekt-red-bring-back-the-red-engine/39310 "2026-09-11T14:32:05Z")
The panel discusses skepticism around Nvidia’s DLSS 5 screen-space approach and anticipates future improvements through deeper game engine integration, while highlighting community-driven modding efforts th… --- ## [Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers](https://www.starzen.space/t/nvidia-stops-offering-good-value-gpus-to-gamers/39265)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/nvidia-stops-offering-good-value-gpus-to-gamers/39265 "2026-09-09T11:21:07Z")
The video highlights that recent price hikes have diminished Nvidia’s value proposition for gamers, with AMD’s Radeon GPUs now offering better cost per frame and more VRAM across most market segments, while… --- ## [The GPU Madness Has Come To This - 9070 XT vs. 5060 Ti 16GB](https://www.starzen.space/t/the-gpu-madness-has-come-to-this-9070-xt-vs-5060-ti-16gb/39205)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/the-gpu-madness-has-come-to-this-9070-xt-vs-5060-ti-16gb/39205 "2026-09-05T11:20:40Z")
In this video, Steve compares the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, revealing that the Radeon card significantly outperforms the GeForce in gaming benchmarks despite similar pricing, whic… --- ## [This is Exactly How Bad GPU Prices Have Become](https://www.starzen.space/t/this-is-exactly-how-bad-gpu-prices-have-become/39178)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/this-is-exactly-how-bad-gpu-prices-have-become/39178 "2026-08-29T11:20:55Z")
GPU prices have surged globally by about 15% in the past month, with Nvidia’s GeForce lineup experiencing the steepest increases—up to 140% above MSRP for high-end models—primarily due to rising memory cost… --- ## [Alan Wake 2 PC: Big FSR Upgrades For AMD... But One Issue Needs Addressing](https://www.starzen.space/t/alan-wake-2-pc-big-fsr-upgrades-for-amd-but-one-issue-needs-addressing/38980)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/alan-wake-2-pc-big-fsr-upgrades-for-amd-but-one-issue-needs-addressing/38980 "2026-08-25T17:21:07Z")
The Alan Wake 2 PC update 1.2.10 introduces major improvements including AMD’s FSR 4.1 and frame generation support, bug fixes, and future-proofing features, though some issues persist due to outdated DLLs … --- ## [AMD's Reality Distortion Field](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-reality-distortion-field/38964)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-reality-distortion-field/38964 "2026-08-24T21:02:02Z")
The video outlines AMD’s strategic pivot from consumer gaming to data center and AI computing, showcasing impressive growth in the latter but highlighting challenges such as declining gaming revenues, finan… --- ## [Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. GeForce RTX 5070, 52 Game Benchmark @ 1440p & 4K (2026 Update)](https://www.starzen.space/t/radeon-rx-9070-xt-vs-geforce-rtx-5070-52-game-benchmark-1440p-4k-2026-update/38926)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/radeon-rx-9070-xt-vs-geforce-rtx-5070-52-game-benchmark-1440p-4k-2026-update/38926 "2026-08-22T11:21:08Z")
The video compares AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 across 52 games at 1440p and 4K, concluding that the RX 9070 XT consistently delivers superior performance and better value, despite … --- ## [Has AMD Fixed FSR's Biggest Flaw?](https://www.starzen.space/t/has-amd-fixed-fsrs-biggest-flaw/38876)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/has-amd-fixed-fsrs-biggest-flaw/38876 "2026-08-20T11:21:06Z")
The video examines AMD’s FSR frame generation technology and finds that its longstanding frame pacing issues—causing uneven frame delivery and visible stuttering—remain unresolved despite multiple updates a… --- ## [There Are No Non-Clowns in the Clown Car](https://www.starzen.space/t/there-are-no-non-clowns-in-the-clown-car/38798)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/there-are-no-non-clowns-in-the-clown-car/38798 "2026-08-17T12:47:50Z")
The video examines the rapid growth and financial complexity of the AI, data center, and semiconductor industries, highlighting major investments, intertwined corporate relationships, and government support… --- ## [AMD Tried To Block This Review, But We Got The RX 9050 Anyway!](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-tried-to-block-this-review-but-we-got-the-rx-9050-anyway/38743)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-tried-to-block-this-review-but-we-got-the-rx-9050-anyway/38743 "2026-08-15T11:21:15Z")
The review reveals that AMD’s Radeon RX 9050 8 GB graphics card delivers poor performance and offers poor value at its $280 price point, being outperformed by competitors and even some older models. Additio… --- ## [Your GTX 1080 TI Finally Died. Now What?](https://www.starzen.space/t/your-gtx-1080-ti-finally-died-now-what/39302)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/your-gtx-1080-ti-finally-died-now-what/39302 "2026-08-12T13:21:35Z")
The video evaluates the performance and efficiency of several modern GPUs in 2026 as replacements for the aging GTX 1080 Ti, highlighting options like the RTX 5060, RX 9060 XT, RTX 5070, RX 970 XT, and RTX … --- ## [AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs. 9070 XT, 52 Game Benchmark @ 1080p, 1440p & 4K](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-radeon-rx-9070-vs-9070-xt-52-game-benchmark-1080p-1440p-4k/38645)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amd-radeon-rx-9070-vs-9070-xt-52-game-benchmark-1080p-1440p-4k/38645 "2026-08-11T11:21:39Z")
The video compares the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT across 52 games at various resolutions, finding the XT model delivers about 12% better performance on average due to more cores and higher clock speeds,… --- ## [I Gamed on a 4GB GPU: AMD Screws Gamers Again in 2026](https://www.starzen.space/t/i-gamed-on-a-4gb-gpu-amd-screws-gamers-again-in-2026/38525)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/i-gamed-on-a-4gb-gpu-amd-screws-gamers-again-in-2026/38525 "2026-08-05T11:22:19Z")
In 2026, AMD released the Radeon RX 950 with only 4 GB of VRAM, a step backward amid rising game demands, offering limited gaming performance despite budget-friendly features. The video critiques AMD’s hist… --- ## [HW News - NVIDIA Employee Detained, CXMT RAM, AMD Has Lost Its Damn Mind](https://www.starzen.space/t/hw-news-nvidia-employee-detained-cxmt-ram-amd-has-lost-its-damn-mind/38455)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/hw-news-nvidia-employee-detained-cxmt-ram-amd-has-lost-its-damn-mind/38455 "2026-08-01T12:39:09Z")
This week’s hardware news covers AMD’s controversial RX 950 GPU launch criticized for its outdated specs and pricing, Nvidia’s employee detention amid GPU smuggling investigations, and memory market shifts … --- ## [AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D Tested - The Right Chip At The Wrong Price](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-ryzen-7-7700x3d-tested-the-right-chip-at-the-wrong-price/38246)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/amds-ryzen-7-7700x3d-tested-the-right-chip-at-the-wrong-price/38246 "2026-07-22T17:21:25Z")
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a capable processor with solid performance improvements over the 5800X3D and fits well within AMD’s X3D lineup, but its pricing is confusing and offers little value compared to th… --- ## [This Is How You Should Configure AMD Software](https://www.starzen.space/t/this-is-how-you-should-configure-amd-software/38196)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/this-is-how-you-should-configure-amd-software/38196 "2026-07-20T11:21:22Z")
The video offers a detailed guide on optimizing AMD Software Adrenalin Edition settings for gaming, emphasizing proper monitor refresh rates, enabling variable refresh rate technologies like FreeSync, and s… --- ## [Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: The Budget 3D V-Cache King?](https://www.starzen.space/t/ryzen-7-7700x3d-review-the-budget-3d-v-cache-king/38128)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/ryzen-7-7700x3d-review-the-budget-3d-v-cache-king/38128 "2026-07-16T13:23:31Z")
The Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a slightly down-clocked, more affordable Zen 4 CPU offering strong gaming performance with large 3D V-Cache, delivering about 7% lower performance than the 7800X3D but with improved p… --- ## [HW News - DRAM Antitrust Lawsuit, ID Verification, USA Wants 5% of OpenAI, Sony Drops Discs](https://www.starzen.space/t/hw-news-dram-antitrust-lawsuit-id-verification-usa-wants-5-of-openai-sony-drops-discs/38034)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/hw-news-dram-antitrust-lawsuit-id-verification-usa-wants-5-of-openai-sony-drops-discs/38034 "2026-07-10T20:46:15Z")
This week’s hardware news highlights OpenAI offering the US government a 5% stake to ease regulatory concerns, a major antitrust lawsuit against DRAM makers for price-fixing, and South Korea’s massive $518 … --- ## [FSR 4 on RDNA 3: Steam Machine, RX 7800 XT, RX 7900 XTX - Benchmarked](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-on-rdna-3-steam-machine-rx-7800-xt-rx-7900-xtx-benchmarked/38025)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-on-rdna-3-steam-machine-rx-7800-xt-rx-7900-xtx-benchmarked/38025 "2026-07-10T16:21:38Z")
AMD’s FSR4 technology significantly enhances performance and visual quality across RDNA3 GPUs, from lower-end Steam Machines to high-end RX 7800 XT and RX 7900 XTX cards, especially in ray-traced games and … --- ## [FSR 4 For RDNA 3: Steam Machine Benchmarks + Gameplay, RX 7800 XT + 7900 XTX Tested](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-for-rdna-3-steam-machine-benchmarks-gameplay-rx-7800-xt-7900-xtx-tested/37996)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-4-for-rdna-3-steam-machine-benchmarks-gameplay-rx-7800-xt-7900-xtx-tested/37996 "2026-07-09T15:10:30Z")
AMD’s FSR 4 technology for RDNA 3 GPUs significantly improves image quality and performance over FSR 3, enabling better gaming experiences across devices from modest Steam Machines to high-end desktop GPUs … --- ## [Radeon's Biggest Ever Software Update - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3 Tested](https://www.starzen.space/t/radeons-biggest-ever-software-update-fsr-4-1-on-rdna-3-tested/37829)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/radeons-biggest-ever-software-update-fsr-4-1-on-rdna-3-tested/37829 "2026-07-01T11:21:30Z")
FSR 4.1 has been released for AMD’s RDNA3 GPUs, significantly improving image quality and stability over the previous FSR 3.1 by using INT8 instructions, delivering near-parity with RDNA4’s FP8 version. Alt… --- ## [DF Direct Weekly #270: GTA 6 Screens: Are They Real-Time? Xbox Price Jump, FSR 4 on RDNA 3](https://www.starzen.space/t/df-direct-weekly-270-gta-6-screens-are-they-real-time-xbox-price-jump-fsr-4-on-rdna-3/37770)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/df-direct-weekly-270-gta-6-screens-are-they-real-time-xbox-price-jump-fsr-4-on-rdna-3/37770 "2026-06-29T15:21:07Z")
In this edition of DF Direct Weekly, the team analyzes the recent GTA 6 asset leak, debating the authenticity of the 4K screenshots as real-time gameplay versus photo mode captures, while also discussing ru… --- ## [Steam Machine vs DIY PC Build Performance: Ryzen 5 5600X, RX 6600, 7600, 9060 XT](https://www.starzen.space/t/steam-machine-vs-diy-pc-build-performance-ryzen-5-5600x-rx-6600-7600-9060-xt/37668)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/steam-machine-vs-diy-pc-build-performance-ryzen-5-5600x-rx-6600-7600-9060-xt/37668 "2026-06-24T14:21:30Z")
The video compares Valve’s Steam Machine performance against DIY PC builds using AMD GPUs, revealing that the Steam Machine generally performs between the RX 6600 and RX 7600, but is limited by its weaker C… --- ## [Upgrading Your PC For Star Citizen- On The Cheap!](https://www.starzen.space/t/upgrading-your-pc-for-star-citizen-on-the-cheap/37651)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/upgrading-your-pc-for-star-citizen-on-the-cheap/37651 "2026-06-23T16:21:05Z")
The video explores budget-friendly CPU upgrades for Star Citizen on AM4 DDR4 systems, highlighting that while the Ryzen 5800 X3D offers strong performance, Intel’s 12th-gen 12700 KF provides even better val… --- ## [FSR 1's Fifth Anniversary: And How Far We've Come](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-1s-fifth-anniversary-and-how-far-weve-come/37613)
**Author:** [@StarZenBot](https://www.starzen.space/u/StarZenBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/fsr-1s-fifth-anniversary-and-how-far-weve-come/37613 "2026-06-21T17:21:17Z")
The discussion reflects on the fifth anniversary of AMD’s FSR 1, acknowledging its initial shortcomings as a basic spatial upscaler that fell short of competing with Nvidia’s DLSS, but recognizing its role … --- ## [Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad as a 10-Year Thermal Paste Alternative | Carbice Engineering Discussion](https://www.starzen.space/t/carbon-nanotube-thermal-pad-as-a-10-year-thermal-paste-alternative-carbice-engineering-discussion/37491)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/carbon-nanotube-thermal-pad-as-a-10-year-thermal-paste-alternative-carbice-engineering-discussion/37491 "2026-06-17T12:11:27Z")
Carbice, in collaboration with Noctua, has developed a carbon nanotube thermal pad featuring vertically grown nanotubes on an aluminum core, offering a long-lasting, maintenance-free alternative to traditio… [Next page](https://www.starzen.space/tag/amd/877.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=amd)