AMD recently pulled the curtain back on its latest offering for mobile gaming: the Radeon RX 7900M GPU. While it’s a powerhouse chip featuring 72 compute units and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, what sets it apart is AMD’s focus on maximizing FPS in 1440p gaming, rather than chasing the 4K dream. This could be a game-changer for the average gamer who’s more interested in a smooth gaming experience than in pixel-perfect visuals.

The mobile GPU consumes up to 180 watts of power, which is quite high

Unlike its competitor, NVIDIA‘s RTX 4080 mobile chip, which has a power draw of 110 watts, the RX 7900M isn’t shy about its energy appetite, consuming up to 180 watts. However, it’s not without justification: AMD claims that its new chip can outperform the RTX 4080 by 7% in average frame rates. For instance, in games like Starfield, AMD says their chip could provide a 27% better performance.

AMD 7040U series

But the RX 7900M isn’t just about raw power; it’s also about smart tech. AMD’s FSR 3 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) upscaling technology promises to give a significant FPS boost in games, making it a practical choice for gamers who don’t want to compromise on performance. Although the chip falls a bit short in ray-traced games against NVIDIA’s offering, it excels in rasterized games.

Adding to its catalogue, AMD has teamed up with Alienware to integrate the RX 7900M and its Ryzen 9 7945HX processor into the upcoming m18 laptop. This machine is not just about the specs, but also about creating an ecosystem where each component complements the other. The m18 laptop, featuring an 18-inch QHD+ display and up to 64GB of RAM, is expected to hit the market in the last quarter of 2023.

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