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AMD Confirms Navi 44 “GFX1200” & Navi 48 “GFX1201” RDNA 4 GPUs For Next-Gen Radeon RX 8000 Graphics Cards

5/23/2024

AMD Confirms Navi 44 “GFX1200” & Navi 48 “GFX1201” RDNA 4 GPUs For Next-Gen Radeon RX 8000 Graphics Cards

AMD’s next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs, which will power the upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards, have recently started seeing support in the Linux LLVM patches. The addition of the GFX1200 and GFX1201 IPs indicates the presence of two mid-range Navi 4X chips, likely codenamed Navi 44 and Navi 48.

Navi 44 and Navi 48: What We Know So Far

  1. GFX1200 (Navi 44):

    • The GFX1200 ID has previously been associated with the Navi 41 SKU, but there are reports that AMD has canceled its high-end Navi 4X offerings. Instead, the company is now targeting the high-end and mainstream segments.
    • While the difference between flagship and high-end offerings typically involves the use of top Navi x1 dies, this time, AMD is taking a different approach. Navi 44 is expected to be a strong performer, but not a typical high-end SKU like the Navi 31 (RDNA 3) or Navi 21 (RDNA 2) series.
    • Navi 44 is likely to offer competitive performance for its price range, making it an attractive option for gamers looking for excellent perf/$ ratios.

  2. GFX1201 (Navi 48):

    • Navi 48 is rumored to be the fastest of the two chips. It will target the higher-end product offerings without directly competing with Nvidia’s flagship GB202 high-end GPU.
    • Unlike previous high-end SKUs, which were reportedly canceled in favor of more mainstream chips, Navi 48 aims to strike a balance between performance and affordability.
    • If AMD manages to offer better performance than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE (the entry-level RDNA 3 SKU) at a price point of around $400-$500 US, it could be a compelling choice for gamers.

  3. RDNA 4 Architecture:

    • AMD’s RDNA 4 GPU architecture will be a brand-new design. While details are limited, we can expect support for GDDR7 memory, which will initially come in 28/32 Gbps dies with 16GB VRAM per module.
    • The chips are rumored to be smaller and monolithic, abandoning the MCD design introduced in RDNA 3.
    • AMD may also incorporate AI-infused FSR upscaling technology to rival Nvidia’s DLSS, enhancing image quality where FSR currently lags behind DLSS.

Conclusion

AMD’s Navi 44 and Navi 48 GPUs promise exciting options for gamers and enthusiasts alike. As we await further details, it’s clear that RDNA 4 will bring significant improvements and innovations to the Radeon RX 8000 series. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the official launch!