Sony: PS5 Pro uses next-gen AMD ray tracing tech (likely RDNA 4)

The PS5 Pro will feature next-gen AMD ray tracing technology, likely RDNA 4, enhancing performance and offering advanced ray tracing capabilities.

: Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro will utilize next-gen AMD ray tracing technology, expected to be RDNA 4. PlayStation designer Mark Cerny confirmed the system's ray tracing capabilities are built on architecture not yet available in AMD's PC GPUs. The PS5 Pro aims to improve frame rates and support more ray tracing features in games.

Sony has announced that its PlayStation 5 Pro console will feature advanced ray tracing technology, likely based on AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture. This was confirmed by PlayStation designer Mark Cerny in a detailed interview with CNET, following the much-anticipated reveal of the console.

According to reports, RDNA 4 GPUs are expected to launch in 2025 and will significantly enhance ray tracing performance compared to earlier RDNA generations. This promises to elevate the gaming experience by supporting more ray tracing features or improving frame rates in games that utilize the technology.

Previous AMD GPUs have lagged behind Nvidia in ray tracing, but new techniques like Ray Tracing Tri Pair Optimization could close this performance gap. Additionally, AMD will focus on affordable mid-range products, while Nvidia aims at high-end segments with upcoming RTX 5080 and 5090 models.

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