AMD’s newest release in the Adrenalin 25.3.1 GPU driver now offers support for the fresh-off-the-line RX 9070 series GPUs, along with the latest additions to the Krackan Point and Fire Range APU family.
AMD’s Latest Adrenalin Driver Update: A New Era for RDNA 4 GPUs
The much-anticipated RX 9070 series GPUs from AMD, known affectionately as Team Red, have hit the market. They’ve ensured that the software support is available right from the get-go with the new Adrenalin 25.3.1 driver update. If you’re diving into the world of RDNA 4 GPUs, this version is essential to unlock their full potential.
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New Product Support
This driver update brings support for various products, including:
- AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT
- AMD Radeon™ RX 9070
- Several AMD Ryzen™ AI and Al configurations, like the Ryzen™ Al Max+ 395 and more.
Exciting New Features
AMD Fidelity™ FX Super Resolution 4: Especially crafted for the RX 9070 series, the FSR 4 introduces an upgrade toggle in the software, automatically enhancing games that already support FSR 3.1 with a new ML-based algorithm. Expect impressive visuals in over 30 games with this series.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1: Enjoy an upgrade in frame generation with reduced ghosting and improved temporal tracking, applicable to RX 6000, 7000, 9070 series graphics cards, and AI 300 Series processors.
AI Enhanced Features in AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™:
- AMD Chat: A local, offline chatbot with the ability to understand and enhance AMD hardware performance without an internet connection.
- AMD Image Inspector: Uses AI to boost game quality through detailed diagnostic data.
AMD Install Manager: This new app simplifies managing your AMD software, ensuring your drivers and tools are always current with the automatic update feature.
AMD Radeon™ Image Sharpening 2: An upgrade for RX 9070 series, providing sharper images in games, videos, and even on the desktop.
Other Highlights
New Game Support with AMD ROCm™ on WSL for the RX 7000 Series is significant. Official support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) lets users run workloads with AMD ROCm™ on Windows, sidestepping dual boot needs. Look for new capabilities like Llama3 8B support and compatibility with models such as Stable Diffusion 3.
On the performance side, the RX 7000 series receives boosts with tasks like:
- A 70% improvement in AI detail enhancement on Adobe Lightroom.
- Up to a 40% boost in Topaz Photo AI.
For developers, AMD is updating ISAs to accommodate RDNA™ 4 and releasing new SDKs aimed at enriching the streaming experience and more. Keep an eye on GPUOpen for the freshest updates on these tools.
Expanded HYPR-RX and Vulkan Support: Now, HYPR-Tune can automatically set up technologies like AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution in games like Farming Simulator 25 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
Fixed Issues and Enhancements
Notable fixes include updates to HEVC encoding when using OBS Studio and improved performance stability in games such as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. However, users may still experience intermittent issues, for which temporary remedies are suggested.
Known Issues
Some persisting issues include potential crashes in games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 when using Image Inspector, challenges with AMD FSR 4 reporting, and varying performance with YouTube in Microsoft Edge post-install. Workarounds are being recommended where possible.
Package Contents
The AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1 Driver works with both Windows® 10 and 11, delivering a robust solution for keeping systems optimized.
By providing extensive compatibility and performance enhancements, AMD’s latest driver update is an essential tool for gamers and developers alike, ensuring that the enhanced capabilities of the latest hardware are fully realized.
