AMD “Gainsborough” Chip Sparks Steam Deck 2 Speculation
According to a post on the AnandTech forums, a new AMD chip codenamed “Gainsborough” has appeared in the Adrenalin 26.9.2 driver, potentially pointing to Valve’s next Final Fantasy VII-inspired processor.
The APU (a type of processor that combines both a CPU and a GPU) used in the Steam Deck is officially codenamed by AMD as "Van Gogh." However, internally at Valve, the APUs have received codenames referencing Final Fantasy VII characters. The 7nm version used in the LCD version of the Steam Deck is named "Aerith," while the 6nm APU used in the updated OLED version of the Steam Deck is referred to as "Sephiroth."
The chip has no official connection to Steam Deck 2 yet, but its appearance has sparked speculation that it could be intended for Valve’s next handheld.
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The game is universally regarded as a landmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, PS5® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the climactic conclusion of the series, will release for PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX PC, in Spring 2027.
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