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{{short description|Device driver and utility software package for AMD GPUs and APUs}}
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{{About|the device driver and utility suite|other AMD software|AMD#Software}}
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| name = AMD Radeon Software
| name = AMD Software
| screenshot = AMD Software Adrenalin Edition Logo.png
| screenshot = AMD Software Adrenalin Edition Logo.png
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| author = [[ATI Technologies]]
| author = [[ATI Technologies]]
| developer = [[AMD]]
| developer = [[AMD]]
| released = 02.1 / {{Start date and age|2002|Jun|13|paren=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=ATI makes unprecedented commitment to high-quality, frequently updated drivers and software |url=https://ati.amd.com/companyinfo/press/2002/4506.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071123153541/https://ati.amd.com/companyinfo/press/2002/4506.html |archive-date=November 23, 2007 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=October 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CATALYST (v02.1) FAQ |url=http://www.ati.com/products/pc/catalyst/faq.html#2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020621171624/http://www.ati.com/products/pc/catalyst/faq.html#2 |archive-date=June 21, 2002 |website=ATI |language=en-US |access-date=October 25, 2022}}</ref>
| released = 02.1 / {{Start date and age|2002|Jun|13|paren=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=ATI makes unprecedented commitment to high-quality, frequently updated drivers and software |url=https://ati.amd.com/companyinfo/press/2002/4506.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071123153541/https://ati.amd.com/companyinfo/press/2002/4506.html |archive-date=23 Nov 2007 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=October 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CATALYST (v02.1) FAQ |url=http://www.ati.com/products/pc/catalyst/faq.html#2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020621171624/http://www.ati.com/products/pc/catalyst/faq.html#2 |archive-date=June 21, 2002 |website=ATI |language=en-US |access-date=October 25, 2022}}</ref>
| latest_release_version = '''Windows''' <br /> {{ubl |''Recommended''{{efn|''Recommended'' releases are releases that have passed both [[WHQL Testing|WHQL]] tests and certification, as well as AMD's own suite of tests, and are guaranteed to be highly stable by AMD.<ref name="rel-efn" />}} <br /> 23.5.2<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.5.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-5-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2023|June|1|paren=yes}}<!-- |''Optional''{{efn|''Optional'' releases are releases that have only passed [[WHQL Testing|WHQL]] tests, and may or may not have the WHQL certification. These driver releases are more geared towards supporting new game and hardware releases from their launch.<ref name="rel-efn" />}} <br /> 23.2.1<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.2.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-2-1|website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=February 16, 2023}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2023|Feb|14|paren=yes}} -->}} <br /> '''Unified-Linux''' <br /> 22.40.6<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon™ Software for Linux® 22.40.6 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-amdgpu-unified-linux-22-40-6 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2023|May|12|paren=yes}}
| latest_release_version = '''Windows''' <br /> {{ubl |''Recommended''{{efn|''Recommended'' releases are releases that have passed both [[WHQL Testing|WHQL]] tests and certification, as well as AMD's own suite of tests, and are guaranteed to be highly stable by AMD.<ref name="rel-efn" />}} <br /> 24.4.1<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.4.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/resources/support-articles/release-notes/RN-RAD-WIN-24-4-1.html |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=May 3, 2024}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2024|Apr|25|paren=yes}}<!-- |''Optional''{{efn|''Optional'' releases are releases that have only passed [[WHQL Testing|WHQL]] tests, and may or may not have the WHQL certification. These driver releases are more geared towards supporting new game and hardware releases from their launch.<ref name="rel-efn" />}} <br /> 23.10.2<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.10.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-10-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=October 18, 2023 |archive-date=October 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017210426/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-10-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2023|Oct|17|paren=yes}} -->}} <br /> '''Unified-Linux''' <br /> 23.40.2<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software for Linux 23.40.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-amdgpu-unified-linux-23-40-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=March 10, 2024}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2024|Feb|16|paren=yes}}
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| latest preview version = <!-- '''Windows''' <br /> 23.30.01.02<ref>{{cite web|title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver for AMD Fluid Motion Frames Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-30-afmf-tech-preview|access-date=3 October 2023|website=AMD}}</ref> / {{Start date and age|2023|Sep|29|paren=yes}} --> <!-- Insert latest preview/beta version here. Once features and changes from that preview are released into official release driver releases, delete it from here. -->
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'''AMD Radeon Software''' is a [[device driver]] and [[utility software]] package for [[AMD]]'s [[Radeon]] graphics cards and [[List of AMD accelerated processing units|APUs]]. Its [[graphical user interface]] is built with [[Electron (software framework)|Electron]] and is compatible with [[64-bit computing|64-bit]] [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Linux]] [[List of Linux distributions|distributions]].
'''AMD Software''' (formerly known as '''Radeon Software''') is a [[device driver]] and [[utility software]] package for [[AMD]]'s [[Radeon]] graphics cards and [[List of AMD accelerated processing units|APUs]]. Its [[graphical user interface]] is built with [[Qt (software)|Qt]]<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Graphics, Design & Manufacturing {{!}} Built with Qt |url=https://www.qt.io/amd-built-with-qt |website=www.qt.io |access-date=17 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> and is compatible with [[64-bit computing|64-bit]] [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Linux]] [[List of Linux distributions|distributions]].


== Software bundle ==
== Software bundle ==
=== Functionality ===
=== Functionality ===
Radeon Software includes the following feature set:
AMD Software includes the following feature set:


* Game profile management
* Game profile management
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* Software update notifications
* Software update notifications
* Upgrade advisor
* Upgrade advisor

Radeon Anti-Lag reduces input latency. It helps when the GPU is bottlenecking the CPU<ref name=pcworld>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/557806/5-must-use-radeon-features-that-level-up-your-gaming-experience.html|title=Radeon Anti-Lag|last=Trevisan|first=Thiago|work=[[PC World]]|date=2021-12-17|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=July 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703052030/https://www.pcworld.com/article/557806/5-must-use-radeon-features-that-level-up-your-gaming-experience.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and is supported in DirectX 9, 11, and 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/radeon-software-anti-lag|title=AMD Radeon Anti-Lag|work=[[AMD]]|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908085601/https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/radeon-software-anti-lag|url-status=live}}</ref> Radeon Super Resolution is [[image upscaling]] technology similar to [[FidelityFX Super Resolution]] (FSR), but it does not have to be customized for specific games. It works on thousands of games, but AMD recommends using FSR when available.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/amd-radeon-super-resolution-drivers/|title=Your RDNA GPU just got the power to upscale nearly any game with Radeon Super Resolution|last=Ridley|first=Jacob|work=[[PC Gamer]]|date=2022-03-17|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=July 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703052024/https://www.pcgamer.com/amd-radeon-super-resolution-drivers/|url-status=live}}</ref> Radeon Boost also uses image upscaling to increase performance, but unlike AMD's other technologies, it does this only at certain times, such as when rapidly moving the mouse. This is interpreted as an action-heavy scene where image quality can temporarily be decreased without much noticeable effect.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/preview-amd-pumps-up-radeon-software-to-adrenalin-2020-with-brand-new-tech|title=Preview: AMD Pumps Up Radeon Software to 'Adrenalin 2020' With Brand New Tech|last=Stobing|first=Chris|work=[[PC Magazine]]|date=2019-12-10|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=July 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703052024/https://www.pcmag.com/news/preview-amd-pumps-up-radeon-software-to-adrenalin-2020-with-brand-new-tech|url-status=live}}</ref> This only works in supported games.<ref name=pcworld/> HYPR-RX enables Radeon Anti-Lag, Boost, and Super Resolution. In supported games, this is done automatically according to a user's AMD Software settings; otherwise, it requires some configuration in-game. HYPR-RX requires an [[RDNA3]] GPU.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2023-amd-hypr-rx-tested-an-easy-way-to-cut-latency-and-boost-frame-rates|title=AMD's HYPR-RX tested: an easy way to cut latency and boost frame-rates?|last=Judd|first=Will|work=[[Eurogamer]]|date=2023-10-03|accessdate=2023-10-04|archive-date=October 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003161651/https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2023-amd-hypr-rx-tested-an-easy-way-to-cut-latency-and-boost-frame-rates|url-status=live}}</ref>

Radeon Chill lowers performance when the AMD drivers detect idle moments in games and can set frame rate caps.<ref name=pcworld/> Smart Access Memory enables potential performance boosts on systems that use both AMD Ryzen CPUs and Radeon video cards.<ref name=pcworld/> Radeon Enhanced Sync reduces [[screen tearing]] like v-sync, but it avoids capping frame rates at the monitor's refresh rate. This can reduce the input lag associated with v-sync. This is limited to DirectX 9, 10, and 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bit-tech.net/news/tech/graphics/amd-releases-radeon-software-crimson-relive-1772/1/|title=AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.7.2|last=Lambert|first=Matthew|work=[[Bit-Tech]]|date=2017-07-26|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=July 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703052028/https://bit-tech.net/news/tech/graphics/amd-releases-radeon-software-crimson-relive-1772/1/|url-status=live}}</ref>

AMD Link allows users to stream content to mobile devices, compatible [[Smart TV]]s,{{efn|Supported platforms for AMD Link on Smart TVs include [[Android TV]] 7+ and [[Apple TV]] fourth generation or later on [[tvOS]] 12+<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/amd-link-faq|title=AMD Link for TV|work=[[AMD]]|accessdate=2023-07-03}}</ref>}} and other PCs with Radeon video cards, enabling them to use their PC and game on them remotely. It can be used both locally as well as over the internet. The [[Client–server model|client]] requires a free app, which is available via [[Google Play]], [[Apple App Store]], and [[Amazon Appstore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/amd-link-pc-app-screen-sharing/|title=AMD adds PC sharing software to Radeon software, but it comes with caveats|last=Ridley|first=Jacob|work=[[PC Gamer]]|date=2021-04-20|accessdate=2023-07-03|archive-date=July 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704020142/https://www.pcgamer.com/amd-link-pc-app-screen-sharing/|url-status=live}}</ref> Support for AMD Link has been axed in AMD Software releases from January 2024 onwards, citing the availability of alternatives and to focus driver development resources elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crider |first1=Michael |title=AMD ends support for Radeon Link mobile streaming app |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2218231/amd-ends-support-for-link-mobile-streaming-app.html |website=PCWorld |access-date=18 April 2024 |language=en |date=26 January 2024}}</ref>


=== History ===
=== History ===
The software was previously known as AMD Radeon Settings, AMD Catalyst, and ATI Catalyst. AMD ceased providing 32-bit versions in October 2018.
The software was previously known as AMD Radeon Software, AMD Catalyst, and ATI Catalyst. AMD ceased providing 32-bit versions in October 2018.


== Supported hardware ==
== Supported hardware ==
AMD Radeon Software is targeted to support all function blocks present on a GPU's or an APU's [[die (integrated circuit)|die]]. Besides instruction code targeted at [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]], this includes [[Video display controller|display controllers]] as well as their [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP blocks]] for [[Video decoder|video decoding]] ([[Unified Video Decoder]] (UVD)) and video encoding ([[Video Coding Engine]] (VCE)).
AMD Software is targeted to support all function blocks present on a GPU's or an APU's [[die (integrated circuit)|die]]. Besides instruction code targeted at [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]], this includes [[Video display controller|display controllers]] as well as their [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP blocks]] for [[Video decoder|video decoding]] ([[Unified Video Decoder]] (UVD)) and video encoding ([[Video Coding Engine]] (VCE)).


The device driver also supports [[AMD TrueAudio]], a SIP block to perform sound-related calculations.
The device driver also supports [[AMD TrueAudio]], a SIP block to perform sound-related calculations.


=== Supported products ===
=== Supported products ===
AMD Radeon Software supports the following [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] (and ATI-tradition) product lines targeted at [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]]:
AMD Software supports the following [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] (and ATI-tradition) product lines targeted at [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]]:
* [[List of AMD graphics processing units|Graphics processing units (GPUs)]]
* [[List of AMD graphics processing units|Graphics processing units (GPUs)]]
* [[List of AMD accelerated processing units|Accelerated processing units (APUs)]]
* [[List of AMD accelerated processing units|Accelerated processing units (APUs)]]


The following product lines are probably{{original research inline|date=January 2015}} ''not'' supported by the AMD Radeon Software, but instead by some other software, which (for example) is [[OpenGL]]-certified:
The following product lines are probably{{original research inline|date=January 2015}} ''not'' supported by AMD Software, but instead by some other software, which (for example) is [[OpenGL]]-certified:
* [[AMD FireStream]] product line for [[General-purpose computing on graphics processing units|GPGPU]] in supercomputers and such
* [[AMD FireStream]] product line for [[General-purpose computing on graphics processing units|GPGPU]] in supercomputers and such
* [[AMD FireMV]] product line for multi-monitor setups (''deprecated by AMD Eyefinity being available on all consumer product''s){{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
* [[AMD FireMV]] product line for multi-monitor setups (''deprecated by AMD Eyefinity being available on all consumer product''s){{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
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==={{Anchor|HydraVision|Eyefinity}}Multi-monitor support===
==={{Anchor|HydraVision|Eyefinity}}Multi-monitor support===
{{Main|AMD Eyefinity}}
{{Main|AMD Eyefinity}}
Starting in Catalyst 14.6 AMD has enabled mixed-resolution support, allowing for a single [[AMD Eyefinity|Eyefinity]] display group to be created where each monitor runs at a different resolution. The current version may, however, disable any additional display mode and change to a resolution in the one mode available. This feature is made possible through the addition of two new Eyefinity display modes, Fit and Expand, which join the traditional Fill mode. In both Fit and Expand modes, AMD is compensating for the mismatched resolutions by creating a virtual desktop that is of a different resolution from those of the monitors, and then either padding it out or cropping it as necessary.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Ryan|date=May 25, 2014|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8058/amd-catalyst-146-beta-drivers-now-available-adds-new-eyefinity-functionality-more |title=AMD Catalyst 14.6 Beta Drivers Released, Adds New Eyefinity Functionality & More|work=[[AnandTech]]|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref>
Starting in Catalyst 14.6 AMD has enabled mixed-resolution support, allowing for a single [[AMD Eyefinity|Eyefinity]] display group to be created where each monitor runs at a different resolution. The current version may, however, disable any additional display mode and change to a resolution in the one mode available. This feature is made possible through the addition of two new Eyefinity display modes, Fit and Expand, which join the traditional Fill mode. In both Fit and Expand modes, AMD is compensating for the mismatched resolutions by creating a virtual desktop that is of a different resolution from those of the monitors, and then either padding it out or cropping it as necessary.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Ryan|date=May 25, 2014|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8058/amd-catalyst-146-beta-drivers-now-available-adds-new-eyefinity-functionality-more|title=AMD Catalyst 14.6 Beta Drivers Released, Adds New Eyefinity Functionality & More|work=[[AnandTech]]|access-date=July 2, 2014|archive-date=July 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701234129/http://anandtech.com/show/8058/amd-catalyst-146-beta-drivers-now-available-adds-new-eyefinity-functionality-more|url-status=live}}</ref>


Before Eyefinity, there was the Windows-only software "HydraVision"<ref name="HydraVision">{{Citation |title=Appian HydraVision Reference Guide |publisher=Appian Graphics, a division of ETMA Corporation |publication-place=[[Redmond, Washington|Redmond, WA]]}}</ref> (originally acquired from [[Appian Graphics]] complete with its development team), a desktop/screen management software mostly providing [[multi-monitor]] and virtual-screen management. It has extensive hot-key support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-1175|title=HYDRAVISION - For RADEON and Mobile ATI Products|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
Before Eyefinity, there was the Windows-only software "HydraVision"<ref name="HydraVision">{{Citation |title=Appian HydraVision Reference Guide |publisher=Appian Graphics, a division of ETMA Corporation |publication-place=[[Redmond, Washington|Redmond, WA]]}}</ref> (originally acquired from [[Appian Graphics]] complete with its development team), a desktop/screen management software mostly providing [[multi-monitor]] and virtual-screen management. It has extensive hot-key support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-1175|title=HYDRAVISION - For RADEON and Mobile ATI Products|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>


=== Video acceleration ===
=== Video acceleration ===
Both of AMD's [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP cores]] for video acceleration, [[Video Coding Engine]] as well as [[Unified Video Decoder]], are supported by AMD Radeon Software.
Both of AMD's [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP cores]] for video acceleration, [[Video Coding Engine]] as well as [[Unified Video Decoder]], are supported by AMD Software.


=== Audio acceleration ===
=== Audio acceleration ===
{{Main|AMD TrueAudio}}
{{Main|AMD TrueAudio}}
Some AMD products contain [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP cores]] for audio acceleration branded AMD TrueAudio. Support for this audio acceleration DSP co-processor is part of AMD Radeon Software.
Some AMD products contain [[Semiconductor intellectual property core|SIP cores]] for audio acceleration branded AMD TrueAudio. Support for this audio acceleration DSP co-processor is part of AMD Software.


Under Microsoft Windows the support for AMD TrueAudio is codenamed "ACP" (for audio co-processor) and implemented via ''"ACP user service" (amdacpusrsvc.exe)'', a background service that helps manage audio tasks in games.
Under Microsoft Windows the support for AMD TrueAudio is codenamed "ACP" (for audio co-processor) and implemented via ''"ACP user service" (amdacpusrsvc.exe)'', a background service that helps manage audio tasks in games.
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=== Power saving ===
=== Power saving ===
{{Main|AMD PowerTune}}
{{Main|AMD PowerTune}}
AMD Radeon Software includes support for [[AMD PowerPlay]], [[AMD PowerTune]] and [[Graphics Core Next#ZeroCore Power|AMD ZeroCore Power]], AMD's set of technologies to reduce energy consumption in their graphics products.<ref>{{cite web |last=Larabel |first=Michael |date=November 12, 2005 |url=https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=313&num=1 |title=ATI PowerPlay |work=[[Phoronix Test Suite#Phoronix website|Phoronix]]|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
AMD Software includes support for [[AMD PowerPlay]], [[AMD PowerTune]] and [[Graphics Core Next#ZeroCore Power|AMD ZeroCore Power]], AMD's set of technologies to reduce energy consumption in their graphics products.<ref>{{cite web |last=Larabel |first=Michael |date=November 12, 2005 |url=https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=313&num=1 |title=ATI PowerPlay |work=[[Phoronix Test Suite#Phoronix website|Phoronix]] |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=February 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210060332/https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=313&num=1 |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Supported interfaces ==
== Supported interfaces ==
=== Rendering ===
=== Rendering ===
The AMD Radeon Software device driver supports multiple [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]] interfaces, all designed to give the user-space programs, such as [[video game]]s or [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.
The AMD Software device driver supports multiple [[rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]] interfaces, all designed to give the user-space programs, such as [[video game]]s or [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.


==== Direct3D ====
==== Direct3D ====
{{Main|Direct3D}}
{{Main|Direct3D}}
Direct3D 12 is available for GCN with version 15.7.1 or higher.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-7-1|title=AMD Catalyst 15.7.1 Driver for Windows Release Notes|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
Direct3D 12 is available for GCN with version 15.7.1 or higher.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-7-1|title=AMD Catalyst 15.7.1 Driver for Windows Release Notes|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|access-date=April 20, 2018|archive-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020221220/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-7-1|url-status=live}}</ref>


==== Mantle ====
==== Mantle ====
{{Main|Mantle (API)}}
{{Main|Mantle (API)}}
Only the Radeon Software targeting [[Microsoft Windows]] included support for [[Mantle (API)|Mantle]]. In 2019 starting with version 19.5.1 it was officially discontinued, in favor of DirectX 12 and Vulkan (built upon Mantle) raise in popularity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-19-5-1 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=August 15, 2022}}</ref> Windows users who still wish to use Mantle would have to use older version of drivers (prior to 19.5.1).<ref>{{cite web |last=Ridley |first=Jacob |date=May 14, 2019 |title=Farewell Mantle… AMD has ended all support for DirectX 12's API inspiration |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/discontinuing-mantle-api-support-radeon-drivers |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US |access-date=August 15, 2022}}</ref>
Only the Radeon Software releases targeting [[Microsoft Windows]] included support for [[Mantle (API)|Mantle]]. In 2019 starting with version 19.5.1 it was officially discontinued, in favor of DirectX 12 and Vulkan (built upon Mantle) raise in popularity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-19-5-1 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=August 15, 2022 |archive-date=April 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423031418/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-19-5-1 |url-status=live }}</ref> Windows users who still wish to use Mantle would have to use older version of drivers (prior to 19.5.1).<ref>{{cite web |last=Ridley |first=Jacob |date=May 14, 2019 |title=Farewell Mantle… AMD has ended all support for DirectX 12's API inspiration |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/discontinuing-mantle-api-support-radeon-drivers |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US |access-date=August 15, 2022 |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030134603/https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/discontinuing-mantle-api-support-radeon-drivers |url-status=live }}</ref>


==== OpenGL ====
==== OpenGL ====
{{Main|OpenGL}}
{{Main|OpenGL}}
OpenGL 4.5 is possible for TeraScale 2 and 3 with AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition Beta (driver version 15.30 or higher like Crimson Beta 16.2.1).<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition (15.30.1025) |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-30-1025 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.1 Beta Driver |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-non-gcn-16-2-1-beta |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> OpenCL support will be lost, but it can be recovered by copying the relevant files from a previous package like Radeon Software 15.11.1 Beta. Beta drivers do not support [[High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection|HDCP]].
OpenGL 4.5 is possible for TeraScale 2 and 3 with Radeon Software Crimson Edition Beta (driver version 15.30 or higher like Crimson Beta 16.2.1).<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition (15.30.1025) |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-30-1025 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=May 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511142555/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-15-30-1025 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.1 Beta Driver |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-non-gcn-16-2-1-beta |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=December 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225111738/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-non-gcn-16-2-1-beta |url-status=live }}</ref> OpenCL support will be lost, but it can be recovered by copying the relevant files from a previous package like Radeon Software 15.11.1 Beta. Beta drivers do not support [[High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection|HDCP]].


OpenGL 4.5 is available for GCN with version 16.3 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-16-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
OpenGL 4.5 is available for GCN with version 16.3 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-16-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
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OpenGL 4.x compliance requires supporting FP64 shaders. These are implemented by emulation on some TeraScale GPUs.
OpenGL 4.x compliance requires supporting FP64 shaders. These are implemented by emulation on some TeraScale GPUs.


OpenGL 4.6 is supported in [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] Adrenalin 18.4.1 Graphics Driver on [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Windows 7|7]] [[Windows 7#Service Pack 1|SP1]], [[Windows 10|10]] version 1803 (April 2018 update) for AMD Radeon HD 7700+, HD 8500+ and newer. Released April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AMD Adrenalin 18.4.1 Graphics Driver Released (OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.1.70) |url=http://www.geeks3d.com/20180501/amd-adrenalin-18-4-1-graphics-driver-released-opengl-4-6-vulkan-1-1-70/ |website=Geeks3D |language=en-US |access-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.4.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-18-4-1 |work=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref>
OpenGL 4.6 is supported in [[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] Adrenalin 18.4.1 Graphics Driver on [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Windows 7|7]] [[Windows 7#Service Pack 1|SP1]], [[Windows 10|10]] version 1803 (April 2018 update) for AMD Radeon HD 7700+, HD 8500+ and newer. Released April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AMD Adrenalin 18.4.1 Graphics Driver Released (OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.1.70) |url=http://www.geeks3d.com/20180501/amd-adrenalin-18-4-1-graphics-driver-released-opengl-4-6-vulkan-1-1-70/ |website=Geeks3D |language=en-US |access-date=May 10, 2018 |archive-date=May 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081017/http://www.geeks3d.com/20180501/amd-adrenalin-18-4-1-graphics-driver-released-opengl-4-6-vulkan-1-1-70/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.4.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-18-4-1 |work=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref>


==== Vulkan ====
==== Vulkan ====
{{Main|Vulkan|l1=Vulkan (API)}}
{{Main|Vulkan|l1=Vulkan (API)}}
Vulkan 1.0 is available with AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3.2 or higher for GCN.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-16-3-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
Vulkan 1.0 is available with Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3.2 or higher for GCN.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-16-3-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412025806/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-16-3-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Vulkan 1.1 with AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.3 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.3 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-18-3-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
Vulkan 1.1 with Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.3 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.3 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-18-3-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=April 20, 2018 |archive-date=May 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501193622/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-18-3-3 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Vulkan 1.2 with Adrenalin 20.1.2 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.1.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-20-1-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
Vulkan 1.2 with Adrenalin 20.1.2 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.1.2 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-20-1-2 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411222217/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-20-1-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Vulkan 1.3 with Adrenalin 22.1.2 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.1.2 with Vulkan 1.3 Support |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-22-1-2-vulkan-1-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
Vulkan 1.3 with Adrenalin 22.1.2 or higher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.1.2 with Vulkan 1.3 Support |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-22-1-2-vulkan-1-3 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>


=== Video acceleration ===
=== Video acceleration ===
The AMD Radeon Software device driver supports multiple interfaces, all designed to give user-space programs, such as [[GStreamer]] or [[HandBrake]] software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.
The AMD Software device driver supports multiple interfaces, all designed to give user-space programs, such as [[GStreamer]] or [[HandBrake]] software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.


=== GPGPU ===
=== GPGPU ===
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==== OpenCL ====
==== OpenCL ====
{{Main|OpenCL}}
{{Main|OpenCL}}
With Catalyst 9.12 support of OpenCL 1.0 was available.<ref>{{Cite web |author=JEGX |date=December 21, 2009 |title=How to Enable OpenCL Support on NVIDIA and AMD Platforms |url=http://www.geeks3d.com/20091221/how-to-enable-opencl-support-on-nvidia-and-amd-platforms/ |website=Geek3D |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
With Catalyst 9.12 support of OpenCL 1.0 was available.<ref>{{Cite web |author=JEGX |date=December 21, 2009 |title=How to Enable OpenCL Support on NVIDIA and AMD Platforms |url=http://www.geeks3d.com/20091221/how-to-enable-opencl-support-on-nvidia-and-amd-platforms/ |website=Geek3D |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=July 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707040134/https://www.geeks3d.com/20091221/how-to-enable-opencl-support-on-nvidia-and-amd-platforms/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In Catalyst 10.10 OpenCL 1.1 was available.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Carsten |date=October 24, 2010 |title=Industry's first Open-CL 1.1-Driver is public: AMD Catalyst 10.10 |url=http://www.gpu-tech.org/content.php/140-Industry-s-first-Open-CL-1-1-Driver-is-public-AMD-Catalyst-10-10 |website=GPU-Tech |language=en-GB |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
In Catalyst 10.10 OpenCL 1.1 was available.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Carsten |date=October 24, 2010 |title=Industry's first Open-CL 1.1-Driver is public: AMD Catalyst 10.10 |url=http://www.gpu-tech.org/content.php/140-Industry-s-first-Open-CL-1-1-Driver-is-public-AMD-Catalyst-10-10 |website=GPU-Tech |language=en-GB |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=September 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904210619/http://www.gpu-tech.org/content.php/140-Industry-s-first-Open-CL-1-1-Driver-is-public-AMD-Catalyst-10-10 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Catalyst 12.4 Supports OpenCL 1.2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2012 |title=OpenCL 1.2 supported in AMD OpenCL APP SDK 2.7 and Catalyst 12.4 drivers |url=https://www.khronos.org/news/permalink/opencl-1.2-supported-in-amd-opencl-app-sdk-2.7-and-catalyst-12.4-drivers |work=Khronos Group |language=en-US |access-date=March 27, 2022}}</ref>
Catalyst 12.4 Supports OpenCL 1.2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2012 |title=OpenCL 1.2 supported in AMD OpenCL APP SDK 2.7 and Catalyst 12.4 drivers |url=https://www.khronos.org/news/permalink/opencl-1.2-supported-in-amd-opencl-app-sdk-2.7-and-catalyst-12.4-drivers |work=Khronos Group |language=en-US |access-date=March 27, 2022 |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508171655/https://www.khronos.org/news/permalink/opencl-1.2-supported-in-amd-opencl-app-sdk-2.7-and-catalyst-12.4-drivers |url-status=live }}</ref>


OpenCL 2.0 driver works since 14.41 for GCN-based Models.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD OpenCL 2.0 Driver |url=https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/OpenCL2-Driver.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213193437/https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/OpenCL2-Driver.aspx |archive-date=December 13, 2017 |url-status=dead |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> This also supports previous OpenCL versions.
OpenCL 2.0 driver works since 14.41 for GCN-based Models.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD OpenCL 2.0 Driver |url=https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/OpenCL2-Driver.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213193437/https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/OpenCL2-Driver.aspx |archive-date=December 13, 2017 |url-status=dead |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> This also supports previous OpenCL versions.
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==== Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) ====
==== Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) ====
{{Main|Heterogeneous System Architecture|l1=Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)}}
{{Main|Heterogeneous System Architecture|l1=Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)}}
With Catalyst 14.1 HSA is possible.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Ryan |date=February 2, 2014 |title=AMD Catalyst 14.1 Beta Drivers Now Available: Mantle, Frame Pacing, & More |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/7729/amd-catalyst-141-beta-drivers-now-available-mantle-frame-pacing-more |website=AnandTech |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
With Catalyst 14.1 HSA is possible.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Ryan |date=February 2, 2014 |title=AMD Catalyst 14.1 Beta Drivers Now Available: Mantle, Frame Pacing, & More |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/7729/amd-catalyst-141-beta-drivers-now-available-mantle-frame-pacing-more |website=AnandTech |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627124950/https://www.anandtech.com/show/7729/amd-catalyst-141-beta-drivers-now-available-mantle-frame-pacing-more |url-status=live }}</ref>
AMD main Processor graphic Units and Radeon graphic Card Units work combined.
AMD main Processor graphic Units and Radeon graphic Card Units work combined.


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== Operating systems support ==
== Operating systems support ==
=== Linux ===
=== Linux ===
⚫
{{See also|AMDgpu (Linux kernel module)}}

The main AMD GPU software stacks are fully supported on Linux: [[GPUOpen]] for graphics, and [[ROCm]] for compute.
The main AMD GPU software stacks are fully supported on Linux: [[GPUOpen]] for graphics, and [[ROCm]] for compute.
GPUOpen is most often merely a supplement, for software utilities, to the free [[Mesa (computer graphics)|Mesa]] software stack that is widely distributed and available by default on most [[Linux distribution]]s.
GPUOpen is most often merely a supplement, for software utilities, to the free [[Mesa (computer graphics)|Mesa]] software stack that is widely distributed and available by default on most [[Linux distribution]]s.


⚫
AMD strives at packaging its software for Linux on its own, not relying solely on Linux distributions. They do so by using the ''amdgpu'' and ''amdgpu-pro'' [[shell script]]s, and provide [[package manager|package archives]] for e.g. ''apt'' and ''rpm''.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Repositories |url=https://repo.radeon.com/ |website=Radeon |language=en-US |access-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-date=January 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108103841/https://repo.radeon.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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{{See also|AMDgpu (Linux kernel module)}}


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=== Microsoft Windows ===
⚫
AMD strives at packaging its software for Linux on its own, not relying solely on Linux distributions. They do so by using the ''amdgpu'' and ''amdgpu-pro'' [[shell script]]s, and provide [[package manager|package archives]] for e.g. ''apt'' and ''rpm''.<ref>{{cite web |title=AMD Repositories |url=https://repo.radeon.com/ |website=Radeon |language=en-US |access-date=December 30, 2022}}</ref>

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=== Microsoft Windows and Linux ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" |Windows support
! rowspan="2" |From version
! colspan="2" |Last version
! rowspan="2" |Notes
|-
|-
! [[x86]]
! width="15%"|Windows support !! From version !! To version !! Notes
![[x86-64]]
|-
|-
! [[Windows 9x]]
! [[Windows 9x]]
| 02.1 || 4.4/6.2
| 02.1 || 4.4/6.2 || style="text-align:left;" | There were some later releases for these operating systems, up to and including a Windows Me build of Catalyst 6.2 released on Feb 9, 2006.<ref name="radeon-9x">{{cite web|url=http://www2.ati.com/drivers/Catalyst_62_ME_release_notes.html|title=Catalyst Version 6.2 for Windows ME Release Note|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017012816/http://www2.ati.com/drivers/Catalyst_62_ME_release_notes.html|access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
|{{NA}}|| style="text-align:left;" | There were some later releases for these operating systems, up to and including a Windows Me build of Catalyst 6.2 released on Feb 9, 2006.<ref name="radeon-9x">{{cite web|url=http://www2.ati.com/drivers/Catalyst_62_ME_release_notes.html|title=Catalyst Version 6.2 for Windows ME Release Note|work=[[Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]]|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017012816/http://www2.ati.com/drivers/Catalyst_62_ME_release_notes.html|access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>


|-
|-
! [[Windows 2000]]
! [[Windows 2000]]
| 02.1|| 6.5<ref name="Catalyst66">{{Cite web |title=Catalyst Release Note Version 6.6 |url=http://www2.ati.com/relnotes/catalyst_66_release_notes.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717203126/http://www2.ati.com/relnotes/catalyst_66_release_notes.html |website=ATI |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>/7.4<ref>{{Cite web |title=BEARWINDOWS - Microsoft Windows 2000/NT 5.0 [Build 2195] |url=https://bearwindows.zcm.com.au/win2000.htm#36 |website=Bearwindows |language=en-AU |access-date=February 7, 2020}}</ref>|| style="text-align:left;" |Newer Catalyst versions up to 7.4 will work in 2000 unofficially without any modification; later versions may need .inf file editing
| 02.1|| 6.5<ref name="Catalyst66">{{Cite web |title=Catalyst Release Note Version 6.6 |url=http://www2.ati.com/relnotes/catalyst_66_release_notes.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717203126/http://www2.ati.com/relnotes/catalyst_66_release_notes.html |website=ATI |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>/7.4<ref>{{Cite web |title=BEARWINDOWS - Microsoft Windows 2000/NT 5.0 [Build 2195] |url=https://bearwindows.zcm.com.au/win2000.htm#36 |website=Bearwindows |language=en-AU |access-date=February 7, 2020 |archive-date=February 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227113606/https://bearwindows.zcm.com.au/win2000.htm#36 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{NA}}|| style="text-align:left;" |Newer Catalyst versions up to 7.4 will work in 2000 unofficially without any modification; later versions may need .inf file editing
|-
|-
! [[Windows XP]] [x86 & x64]
! [[Windows XP]]
| 02.1 || 14.4 || style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 14.4 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11 on Hardware, and 10.2 for DirectX 9.0c cards.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}}
| 02.1 || colspan="2" | 14.4 || style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 14.4 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11 on Hardware, and 10.2 for DirectX 9.0c cards.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}}
|-
|-
! [[Windows Vista]] [x86 & x64]
! [[Windows Vista]]
| 7.2 || 13.12 || style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 13.12 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
| 7.2 || colspan="2" | 13.12 || style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 13.12 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
|-
|-
! [[Windows 7]] [x86/x64]
! [[Windows 7]]
| 9.3 || 18.9.3
| 9.3 || 18.9.3/22.6.1<ref name="Adrenalin2261">{{Cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 22.6.1 for Windows 7 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-22-6-1-win7|website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=August 4, 2022}}</ref>|| style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support were discontinued for x86 operating systems at version 18.9.3, and for x64 at 22.6.1.<ref name="Adrenalin2261" />
|22.6.1<ref name="Adrenalin2261">{{Cite web |title=AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 22.6.1 for Windows 7 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-22-6-1-win7 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=August 4, 2022 |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809001244/https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-22-6-1-win7 |url-status=live }}</ref>|| style="text-align:left;" | Driver updates and support were discontinued for x86 operating systems at version 18.9.3, and for x64 at 22.6.1.<ref name="Adrenalin2261" />
|-
|-
! [[Windows 8.1]] [x86/x64]
! [[Windows 8.1]]
| 12.8<ref name="Catalyst128">{{Cite web |title=AMD Catalyst Software Suite Version 12.8 Release Notes |url=http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalystSoftwareSuiteVersion128ReleaseNotes.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117002732/http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalystSoftwareSuiteVersion128ReleaseNotes.aspx |archive-date=November 11, 2012 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>|| 17.1.2/17.7.1 || style="text-align:left;" |Support for driver updates stopped in 2017, though still possible to install.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2019 |title=Adrenalin 2020 on Windows 8.1?|url=https://community.amd.com/t5/drivers-software/adrenalin-2020-on-windows-8-1/td-p/122955 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207080835/https://community.amd.com/t5/drivers-software/adrenalin-2020-on-windows-8-1/td-p/122955 |archive-date=December 7, 2020|website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=February 24, 2021}}</ref>
| 12.8<ref name="Catalyst128">{{Cite web |title=AMD Catalyst Software Suite Version 12.8 Release Notes |url=http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalystSoftwareSuiteVersion128ReleaseNotes.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117002732/http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalystSoftwareSuiteVersion128ReleaseNotes.aspx |archive-date=November 17, 2012 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>|| colspan="2" | 17.1.2/17.7.1 || style="text-align:left;" |Support for driver updates stopped in 2017, though still possible to install.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2019 |title=Adrenalin 2020 on Windows 8.1?|url=https://community.amd.com/t5/drivers-software/adrenalin-2020-on-windows-8-1/td-p/122955 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207080835/https://community.amd.com/t5/drivers-software/adrenalin-2020-on-windows-8-1/td-p/122955 |archive-date=December 7, 2020|website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=February 24, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
! [[Windows 10]] [x86/x64]
! [[Windows 10]]
| 15.7<ref name="Catalyst157">{{Cite web |title=AMD Catalyst 15.7 Driver for Windows Release Notes |url=http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMDCatalyst15-7WINReleaseNotes.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831065034/http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMDCatalyst15-7WINReleaseNotes.aspx |archive-date=August 31, 2015 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>|| 18.9.3/latest<ref>{{cite web |title=Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.2.1 Release Notes |url=https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-20-2-1 |website=AMD |language=en-US |access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>|| style="text-align:left;" |x86 Driver support was discontinued to focus on x64 only.
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a new software application for manipulating many hardware functions, such as 3D settings, monitor controls and video options. It shows a small 3D preview and allows the user to see how changes to the graphics settings affect the quality of the rendered image. It also shows information about the card itself and the software data. This application requires Microsoft [[.NET Framework]].
a new software application for manipulating many hardware functions, such as 3D settings, monitor controls and video options. It shows a small 3D preview and allows the user to see how changes to the graphics settings affect the quality of the rendered image. It also shows information about the card itself and the software data. This application requires Microsoft [[.NET Framework]].


Radeon Software 16.x and higher only for GCN-based Models. With 16.3.2 Vulkan 1.0 support.
Radeon Software 16.x and higher drops support for [[TeraScale (microarchitecture)|TeraScale]]-based GPU models. Vulkan 1.0 support was introduced in Radeon Software 16.3.2.


Radeon Software 17.7.1 is the final driver for Windows 8.1
Radeon Software 17.7.1 is the final driver for Windows 8.1.


Radeon Software 18.9.3 is the final driver for 32-bit Windows 7/10
Radeon Software 18.9.3 is the final driver for 32-bit Windows 7/10.


Radeon Software 22.6.1 is the final driver for Windows 7 (and Windows 8.1 unofficially); 22.6.1 is also the final driver for GCN 1, GCN 2 and GCN 3 based GPUs<ref name="Adrenalin2261" />
AMD Software 22.6.1 is the final driver for Windows 7 (and Windows 8.1 unofficially); 22.6.1 is also the final driver for GCN 1, GCN 2 and GCN 3 based GPUs<ref name="Adrenalin2261" />


=== Issues ===
=== Issues ===
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== References ==
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<ref name="rel-efn">{{cite news |last1=Allan |first1=Darren |title=AMD throws shade at Nvidia over quality of graphics drivers |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-throws-shade-at-nvidia-over-quality-of-graphics-drivers |access-date=December 7, 2022 |work=TechRadar |date=July 23, 2022 |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203004605/https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-throws-shade-at-nvidia-over-quality-of-graphics-drivers |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 01:35, 4 May 2024

This article is about the device driver and utility suite. For other AMD software, see AMD § Software.

AMD Software
Original author(s)ATI Technologies
Developer(s)AMD
Initial release02.1 / June 13, 2002 (21 years ago) (2002-06-13)[1][2]
Stable release
Windows
  • Recommended[a]
    24.4.1[4] / April 25, 2024 (24 days ago) (2024-04-25)

Unified-Linux
23.40.2[5] / February 16, 2024 (3 months ago) (2024-02-16)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Linux
Platformx64
TypeDevice driver and management
LicenseFreeware
Websiteamd.com/en/technologies/software

AMD Software (formerly known as Radeon Software) is a device driver and utility software package for AMD's Radeon graphics cards and APUs. Its graphical user interface is built with Qt[6] and is compatible with 64-bit Windows and Linux distributions.

Software bundle[edit]

Functionality[edit]

AMD Software includes the following feature set:

  • Game profile management
  • Overclocking and undervolting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Recording and streaming
  • Captured video and screenshot management
  • Software update notifications
  • Upgrade advisor

Radeon Anti-Lag reduces input latency. It helps when the GPU is bottlenecking the CPU[7] and is supported in DirectX 9, 11, and 12.[8] Radeon Super Resolution is image upscaling technology similar to FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), but it does not have to be customized for specific games. It works on thousands of games, but AMD recommends using FSR when available.[9] Radeon Boost also uses image upscaling to increase performance, but unlike AMD's other technologies, it does this only at certain times, such as when rapidly moving the mouse. This is interpreted as an action-heavy scene where image quality can temporarily be decreased without much noticeable effect.[10] This only works in supported games.[7] HYPR-RX enables Radeon Anti-Lag, Boost, and Super Resolution. In supported games, this is done automatically according to a user's AMD Software settings; otherwise, it requires some configuration in-game. HYPR-RX requires an RDNA3 GPU.[11]

Radeon Chill lowers performance when the AMD drivers detect idle moments in games and can set frame rate caps.[7] Smart Access Memory enables potential performance boosts on systems that use both AMD Ryzen CPUs and Radeon video cards.[7] Radeon Enhanced Sync reduces screen tearing like v-sync, but it avoids capping frame rates at the monitor's refresh rate. This can reduce the input lag associated with v-sync. This is limited to DirectX 9, 10, and 12.[12]

AMD Link allows users to stream content to mobile devices, compatible Smart TVs,[b] and other PCs with Radeon video cards, enabling them to use their PC and game on them remotely. It can be used both locally as well as over the internet. The client requires a free app, which is available via Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon Appstore.[14] Support for AMD Link has been axed in AMD Software releases from January 2024 onwards, citing the availability of alternatives and to focus driver development resources elsewhere.[15]

History[edit]

The software was previously known as AMD Radeon Software, AMD Catalyst, and ATI Catalyst. AMD ceased providing 32-bit versions in October 2018.

Supported hardware[edit]

AMD Software is targeted to support all function blocks present on a GPU's or an APU's die. Besides instruction code targeted at rendering, this includes display controllers as well as their SIP blocks for video decoding (Unified Video Decoder (UVD)) and video encoding (Video Coding Engine (VCE)).

The device driver also supports AMD TrueAudio, a SIP block to perform sound-related calculations.

Supported products[edit]

AMD Software supports the following AMD (and ATI-tradition) product lines targeted at rendering:

The following product lines are probably[original research?] not supported by AMD Software, but instead by some other software, which (for example) is OpenGL-certified:

  • AMD FireStream product line for GPGPU in supercomputers and such
  • AMD FireMV product line for multi-monitor setups (deprecated by AMD Eyefinity being available on all consumer products)[citation needed]
  • AMD FirePro product line for professionals who require certified OpenGL support

Multi-monitor support[edit]

Main article: AMD Eyefinity

Starting in Catalyst 14.6 AMD has enabled mixed-resolution support, allowing for a single Eyefinity display group to be created where each monitor runs at a different resolution. The current version may, however, disable any additional display mode and change to a resolution in the one mode available. This feature is made possible through the addition of two new Eyefinity display modes, Fit and Expand, which join the traditional Fill mode. In both Fit and Expand modes, AMD is compensating for the mismatched resolutions by creating a virtual desktop that is of a different resolution from those of the monitors, and then either padding it out or cropping it as necessary.[16]

Before Eyefinity, there was the Windows-only software "HydraVision"[17] (originally acquired from Appian Graphics complete with its development team), a desktop/screen management software mostly providing multi-monitor and virtual-screen management. It has extensive hot-key support.[18]

Video acceleration[edit]

Both of AMD's SIP cores for video acceleration, Video Coding Engine as well as Unified Video Decoder, are supported by AMD Software.

Audio acceleration[edit]

Main article: AMD TrueAudio

Some AMD products contain SIP cores for audio acceleration branded AMD TrueAudio. Support for this audio acceleration DSP co-processor is part of AMD Software.

Under Microsoft Windows the support for AMD TrueAudio is codenamed "ACP" (for audio co-processor) and implemented via "ACP user service" (amdacpusrsvc.exe), a background service that helps manage audio tasks in games.

Under Linux, AMD TrueAudio is codenamed "acp" as well: some code regarding this can be found in the /drivers/gpu/drm/radeon directory of the Linux kernel sources.

Power saving[edit]

Main article: AMD PowerTune

AMD Software includes support for AMD PowerPlay, AMD PowerTune and AMD ZeroCore Power, AMD's set of technologies to reduce energy consumption in their graphics products.[19]

Supported interfaces[edit]

Rendering[edit]

The AMD Software device driver supports multiple rendering interfaces, all designed to give the user-space programs, such as video games or CAD software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.

Direct3D[edit]

Main article: Direct3D

Direct3D 12 is available for GCN with version 15.7.1 or higher.[20]

Mantle[edit]

Main article: Mantle (API)

Only the Radeon Software releases targeting Microsoft Windows included support for Mantle. In 2019 starting with version 19.5.1 it was officially discontinued, in favor of DirectX 12 and Vulkan (built upon Mantle) raise in popularity.[21] Windows users who still wish to use Mantle would have to use older version of drivers (prior to 19.5.1).[22]

OpenGL[edit]

Main article: OpenGL

OpenGL 4.5 is possible for TeraScale 2 and 3 with Radeon Software Crimson Edition Beta (driver version 15.30 or higher like Crimson Beta 16.2.1).[23][24] OpenCL support will be lost, but it can be recovered by copying the relevant files from a previous package like Radeon Software 15.11.1 Beta. Beta drivers do not support HDCP.

OpenGL 4.5 is available for GCN with version 16.3 or higher.[25]

OpenGL 4.x compliance requires supporting FP64 shaders. These are implemented by emulation on some TeraScale GPUs.

OpenGL 4.6 is supported in AMD Adrenalin 18.4.1 Graphics Driver on Windows 7 SP1, 10 version 1803 (April 2018 update) for AMD Radeon HD 7700+, HD 8500+ and newer. Released April 2018.[26][27]

Vulkan[edit]

Main article: Vulkan (API)

Vulkan 1.0 is available with Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3.2 or higher for GCN.[28]

Vulkan 1.1 with Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.3 or higher.[29]

Vulkan 1.2 with Adrenalin 20.1.2 or higher.[30]

Vulkan 1.3 with Adrenalin 22.1.2 or higher.[31]

Video acceleration[edit]

The AMD Software device driver supports multiple interfaces, all designed to give user-space programs, such as GStreamer or HandBrake software, access to the corresponding SIP blocks.

GPGPU[edit]

Main article: ROCm

ROCm[edit]

OpenCL[edit]

Main article: OpenCL

With Catalyst 9.12 support of OpenCL 1.0 was available.[32]

In Catalyst 10.10 OpenCL 1.1 was available.[33]

Catalyst 12.4 Supports OpenCL 1.2.[34]

OpenCL 2.0 driver works since 14.41 for GCN-based Models.[35] This also supports previous OpenCL versions.

TeraScale 2 and 3 chips can use Level 1.2.

Close to Metal[edit]

Main article: Close to Metal

Close to Metal was a low-level API by AMD which was abandoned in favor of OpenCL.

Other[edit]

AMD HD3D stereoscopic 3D API by AMD.

Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)[edit]

Main article: Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)

With Catalyst 14.1 HSA is possible.[36] AMD main Processor graphic Units and Radeon graphic Card Units work combined.

AMD GPU Services (AGS)[edit]

AMD Display Library (ADL) SDK[edit]

Operating systems support[edit]

Linux[edit]

See also: AMDgpu (Linux kernel module)

The main AMD GPU software stacks are fully supported on Linux: GPUOpen for graphics, and ROCm for compute. GPUOpen is most often merely a supplement, for software utilities, to the free Mesa software stack that is widely distributed and available by default on most Linux distributions.

AMD strives at packaging its software for Linux on its own, not relying solely on Linux distributions. They do so by using the amdgpu and amdgpu-pro shell scripts, and provide package archives for e.g. apt and rpm.[37]

Microsoft Windows[edit]

Windows support From version Last version Notes
x86 x86-64
Windows 9x 02.1 4.4/6.2 — There were some later releases for these operating systems, up to and including a Windows Me build of Catalyst 6.2 released on Feb 9, 2006.[38]
Windows 2000 02.1 6.5[39]/7.4[40] — Newer Catalyst versions up to 7.4 will work in 2000 unofficially without any modification; later versions may need .inf file editing
Windows XP 02.1 14.4 Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 14.4 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11 on Hardware, and 10.2 for DirectX 9.0c cards.[citation needed]
Windows Vista 7.2 13.12 Driver updates and support stopped at AMD Catalyst 13.12 for video cards with support up to DirectX 11.[citation needed]
Windows 7 9.3 18.9.3 22.6.1[41] Driver updates and support were discontinued for x86 operating systems at version 18.9.3, and for x64 at 22.6.1.[41]
Windows 8.1 12.8[42] 17.1.2/17.7.1 Support for driver updates stopped in 2017, though still possible to install.[43]
Windows 10 15.7[44] 18.9.3[45] active

support

x86 driver support was discontinued to focus on x64 only.
Windows 11 21.9.1 —

Starting with version 4.9 (released on 4 September 2004) the Catalyst driver package included the ATI Catalyst Control Center,[46] a new software application for manipulating many hardware functions, such as 3D settings, monitor controls and video options. It shows a small 3D preview and allows the user to see how changes to the graphics settings affect the quality of the rendered image. It also shows information about the card itself and the software data. This application requires Microsoft .NET Framework.

Radeon Software 16.x and higher drops support for TeraScale-based GPU models. Vulkan 1.0 support was introduced in Radeon Software 16.3.2.

Radeon Software 17.7.1 is the final driver for Windows 8.1.

Radeon Software 18.9.3 is the final driver for 32-bit Windows 7/10.

AMD Software 22.6.1 is the final driver for Windows 7 (and Windows 8.1 unofficially); 22.6.1 is also the final driver for GCN 1, GCN 2 and GCN 3 based GPUs[41]

Issues[edit]

On Windows Platforms[edit]

  • Quantity of rendered ahead frames cannot be adjusted
  • Triple buffering in D3D cannot be forced
  • V-sync in many games under Windows 7 cannot be forced disabled

On Linux Platforms[edit]

See also[edit]

Related technologies[edit]

Related topics[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Recommended releases are releases that have passed both WHQL tests and certification, as well as AMD's own suite of tests, and are guaranteed to be highly stable by AMD.[3]
  2. ^ Supported platforms for AMD Link on Smart TVs include Android TV 7+ and Apple TV fourth generation or later on tvOS 12+[13]

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External links[edit]

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