AMD to Potentially Shift to Unified UDNA Architecture, Phasing Out RDNA 5
Speculation arises about AMD's move to UDNA architecture, integrating AI capabilities, and its potential use in Sony's PS6.
- AMD is rumored to skip the RDNA 5 architecture and transition directly to a unified UDNA architecture for its GPUs.
- UDNA aims to combine gaming and data center GPU technologies, potentially enhancing AI capabilities in gaming.
- The next-generation UDNA-based Radeon GPUs are expected to enter mass production by Q2 2026.
- Sony's PlayStation 6, anticipated in 2027, is rumored to feature AMD's UDNA GPU architecture and possibly a Zen 5 CPU.
- Current leaks suggest UDNA will build on the ALU design similar to AMD's older GCN architecture, signifying a strategic shift in GPU development.