I’ve been following the news about AMD’s plans for their graphics cards, and it’s getting interesting. Apparently, they might continue using an updated version of their current RDNA 3 architecture – RDNA 3.5 – for quite a while, potentially all the way to 2028 or even later. Now, these are just rumors, and nothing is set in stone. Details are still unclear, but it does seem to fit with AMD’s recent approach of making steady, careful improvements rather than big, rushed changes.
AMD has been gaining popularity in gaming, largely due to its RDNA 3.5 graphics technology. While it’s found in gaming laptops, the biggest impact has been in handheld gaming devices. Many of the latest handhelds, like the ROG Ally, Legion Go, and MSI Claw, use AMD Ryzen processors and RDNA 3.5 graphics to provide a strong gaming experience.
AMD’s RDNA 3.5 graphics technology first appeared in the Strix Point and Strix Halo processors in 2024, and it will continue with the new Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 400 series chips announced at CES 2026. Like all processors, including GPUs, you can generally anticipate plans for future upgrades.
If a recent leak is accurate, AMD might not upgrade its laptop and handheld gaming graphics for several years. This could mean you’ll find the same graphics capabilities in devices purchased a few years from now as those available in 2024 models.
The rumor started with a leaker known as Golden Pig Upgrade and was shared on X by @Kepler_L2, who provided additional details. Remember to take this information with a grain of salt.
I was checking out this fan-made chart put together using AI, and it’s pretty interesting! It suggests AMD is planning to continue developing their RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture well into the late 2020s. But the really wild part is what it shows for Intel. Apparently, they’re making huge strides with their Xe graphics, and it looks like that’s all leading to a collaboration with NVIDIA! Remember that partnership they announced back in 2025? The chart implies it’ll result in CPUs that combine Intel’s processors with NVIDIA’s RTX GPUs – that’s a game changer if it happens!
According to Kepler_L2, AMD intends to create two distinct lines of its APUs. One line will continue utilizing RDNA 3.5 graphics for the next several years, focusing on devices where powerful integrated graphics aren’t essential. This includes everyday laptops and gaming laptops that already have a dedicated graphics card.
AMD is splitting its APU development into two paths. First, they’ll continue using RDNA 3.5 graphics for lower-end laptops and those paired with powerful dedicated graphics cards until 2029. Second, they are developing premium APUs with a new RDNA5 graphics architecture. This information was released on January 24, 2026.
AMD is also developing high-end integrated graphics products based on the new RDNA 5 architecture. It’s currently unknown what these “premium” products will be. They might be the rumored Medusa Halo platform, anticipated in 2027, or something different altogether.
The next Xbox is expected to offer a high-end experience, running on Windows but designed to feel like a traditional console with features like the Xbox Full Screen Experience. It’s likely the new Xbox will include FSR 4, AMD’s technology for improving image quality, similar to NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS. Currently, FSR 4 is only available on the newest AMD hardware, but it will also be supported on the next generation.
It feels odd to see the word “premium” associated with gaming handhelds, particularly after Intel’s recent Panther Lake mobile chips demonstrated such impressive graphics capabilities.
Like netbooks before them, gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly expensive. At this rate, a gaming laptop offers a better value for the money. If AMD focuses its new RDNA 5 technology on pricier devices, Intel could really take the lead in the handheld gaming market.
It’s too soon to say anything for sure, but recent information hints that AMD is planning future products beyond what they currently offer. The rumors show just how lengthy and complicated the process of developing new GPUs has become. The full picture will likely become clear over time, between these unofficial leaks and AMD’s official announcements.
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2026-01-28 18:40