AMD released FSR Upscaling 4.1 support for Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards on October 20, 2026, through the Adrenalin 26.10.1 driver. The update also covers Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI 9 processors in the 300 and 400 series. RX 7000 and RX 9000 cards already supported the technology. (AMD AMD GPUOpen)
Upscaling renders a game at a lower resolution, then reconstructs the image at the display’s resolution. In this version, neural networks help with that reconstruction. The aim is to reduce rendering work while preserving detail, but processing the image also uses graphics hardware resources. (AMD GPUOpen)
The announcement is particularly relevant to anyone still using an RX 6000 card, a family introduced in 2020. AMD says adapting its model improves image quality over FSR 3.1 without requiring a hardware replacement. (AMD)
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On handhelds, availability depends on the manufacturer’s schedule. ASUS has announced a preview update for the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20 on October 23, 2026, through Armoury Crate SE. It uses a lighter model, less than half the size of the original AI model, and may be unstable. (ASUS ROG)
Xbox Series X|S support is also planned, but AMD only says it is coming soon. As of October 21, its announcement did not give a release date for the consoles. (AMD)
Games need a compatible integration. Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows appear on the official list. Some titles allow direct activation; others use Adrenalin to upgrade FSR 3.1 or later. With the game closed, open Gaming/Graphics and enable AMD FSR Upscaling, then turn on FSR 3.1 in the game. Upscaling differs from frame generation, which creates intermediate images. This expansion does not automatically unlock Redstone’s AI-based frame generation on older graphics cards. (AMD AMD AMD GPUOpen)
It would also be misleading to promise free FPS. In a quick test using an RX 6900 XT, Cyberpunk 2077, 4K output and Balanced mode, Tom’s Hardware reported roughly 13% lower performance with FSR 4 than FSR 3, alongside sharper and more stable visuals. That is one specific result, not an average across all graphics cards or games. (Tom’s Hardware)
In MaisFPS’s view, broader support is good news for anyone hoping to keep their current graphics card. The benefit should be judged by the balance between image quality and performance. Before deciding on a GPU replacement, compare the available modes in the game itself, paying attention to detail in motion and smoothness, rather than just the FPS counter.
Cover: Conceptual depiction of image reconstruction on a graphics card. It does not represent a specific card model or test result. AI-generated editorial illustration for MaisFPS.
