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Chips Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Forza Horizon 6 boots in 4 seconds with AMD GPU + Advanced Shader Delivery tech

Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery on AMD GPUs cut Forza Horizon 6 boot time from 90 seconds to 4 seconds—a 95% reduction—by streaming shaders on-demand rather than pre-loading entire pipelines.

The optimization hints at broader implications for game-engine performance and developer tools; AMD is positioning the technique as a competitive edge in next-gen gaming loads.

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