AMD UDNA / RDNA 5 GPU rumours (TBA mid/late 2026)

[LucShep]

source TechPowerup: 

According to one of the most reliable AMD leakers, Kepler_L2, AMD's upcoming UDNA (or RDNA 5) GPU generation will reintroduce higher-end GPU configurations with up to 96 Compute Units (CUs) in the top-end Navi 5X SKU, paired with a 384-bit bus for memory.

When it comes to the middle of the stack, AMD plans a GPU with 64 CUs and a 256-bit memory bus, along with various variations of CUs and memory capacities around that.

For the entry-level models, AMD could deliver a 32 CU configuration paired with a 128-bit memory bus. So far, memory capacities are unknown and may be subject to change as AMD finalizes its GPU lineup.

We still don't know what type of memory AMD will ultimately use, but an early assumption could be that GDDR7 is on the table.

After the RDNA 4 generation, which left AMD without a top-end contender, fighting for the middle-end market share, a UDNA / RDNA 5 will be a welcome addition.  We are looking forward to seeing what UDNA design is capable of and what microarchitectural changes AMD has designed.

Mass production of these GPUs is expected in Q2 2026, so availability is anticipated in the second half of 2026. A clearer picture of the exact memory capacity and type will emerge as we approach launch.

Edited July 22 by LucShep

[Aapje]

20 minutes ago, LucShep said:

source TechPowerup: 

According to one of the most reliable AMD leakers, Kepler_L2

At some point a few tech sites seem to have decided that Kepler_L2 has secret information, even though his real talent is making stuff up and then presenting it as fact. He was caught doing so on the AnandTech forums.

Note that this is a general failing of the media, they often get enamored by 'experts' without actually properly vetting those people for actual expertise, and then it is very hard or impossible to get them to change their mind, even if their 'expert' is wrong a lot of the time.