AMD Radeon graphics platforms currently use RDNA 4 graphics chips for desktop-class components, but most of their laptop processors still use RDNA 3.5 graphics chips for a more affordable balance of performance, power consumption and price.
Recently, it was reported that although AMD is in the process of developing their next RDNA 5 graphics technology, for most of their upcoming processor models, especially mid-range and affordable APUs, AMD will continue to use their existing RDNA 3.5 graphics processing chips for the next few years, at least until 2029.
Among the examples of AMD processors that use RDNA 3.5 graphics chips include the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme which powers several popular mobile PC gaming consoles such as the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go 2, the AMD Ryzen Strix Halo and Strix Point processors.
For future product introductions, the RDNA 5 graphics processing chip seems to only be used in premium-class products, although at the moment we don't know what that means other than it will be used in their desktop-class graphics cards.
Many expect the AMD RDNA 5 graphics processing chip to be launched in mid-2027. This year, AMD is seen to introduce updates to their existing technology, and remain with the use of RDNA 3.5 chips for their APU processing chips.
