Xbox Series X Could Outrun PlayStation 5 With AMD FSR 4.1 Thanks To 2x Hardware Edge And Better SDK Support
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Key Points:
- AMD FSR 4.1 is expected to come to current-generation consoles, with the Xbox Series X potentially benefiting more than the base PlayStation 5 due to its stronger INT8 performance and better SDK support.
- Xbox Series X's 48.6 TOPS INT8 performance surpasses the PlayStation 5's 20.6 TOPS, suggesting it can run FSR 4.1's upscaling technology more effectively, potentially offering higher quality visuals.
- The Xbox SDK includes plugins for newer FSR versions, making it easier for developers to implement FSR 4.1 on Xbox, while Sony has not updated its FSR plugins beyond version 2.2 for the base PS5.
- Despite these differences, the PlayStation 5 should still handle FSR 4.1 well, as evidenced by the Steam Deck's ability to run it with lower performance metrics.
- With a long cross-generation period anticipated, AMD FSR 4.1 support will help keep Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 relevant and appealing to gamers before the arrival of next-gen consoles.