AMD has stepped up its game with the launch of the Adrenalin 25.3.1 GPU driver, now offering support for the shiny new RX 9070 series and a selection of Krackan Point and Fire Range APUs.
AMD’s Latest Adrenalin Driver Update Marks the Arrival of RDNA 4 GPU Lineup
The anticipated RX 9070 series from AMD, also known as Team Red, has officially hit the market, and they’ve lined up their software release perfectly with their retail debut. If you’ve just snagged one of these fresh models, make sure to update to the Adrenalin 25.3.1 version for top-notch performance with the RDNA 4 GPUs.
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New Product Support
Here’s a rundown of the products that have now joined the support list:
- AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT
- AMD Radeon™ RX 9070
- AMD Radeon™ RX 7650 GRE
- AMD Ryzen™ Al Max+ 395
- AMD Ryzen™ AI and more…
New Features
AMD Fidelity™ FX Super Resolution 4 (AMD FSR 4) now lends its support specifically to the AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 Series. This upgraded feature boasts a handy toggle in the Adrenalin software that automatically enhances supported games to tap into the new ML-based FSR 4 upscaling capability. Expect to see FSR 4 in more than 30 games with these cards.
AMD’s Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 has made strides in improving frame generation image quality, effectively reducing ghosting and improving temporal tracking. Support is extended to RX 6000, 7000, and 9070 series graphics cards as well as the AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors.
Exciting AI-enhanced features gracing the new AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition include AMD Chat, a powerful offline chatbot with text and image generation potential, and the AMD Image Inspector, which utilizes AI to boost gaming quality improvements.
For efficient and simple software management, AMD Install Manager arrives, enabling effortless installations and updates, including the latest graphics and chipset drivers.
Also exclusive to the RX 9070 Series is the upgraded Radeon™ Image Sharpening 2 that now sharpens not just games, but also videos and your entire desktop display.
Other Highlights
Fresh Game Support:
- AMD ROCm™ on WSL for AMD Radeon™ RX 7000 Series comes with official support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2), cutting out the hassle of dual boot setups. It brings support for Llama3 8B and Stable Diffusion 3 models, and various other tech innovations.
Performance boosts are coming through too, promising significant improvements in AI tasks across various software like Adobe Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve.
Developer Updates
To keep developers in the loop, AMD has updated its specifications for its RDNA™ 4 and 3.5 architectures and pushed out new SDK releases like the AMD Advanced Interactive Streaming (AIS). Additionally, new updates for AMD Radeon™ Developer Tool Suite will soon be supporting the RX 9000 series graphics cards.
Expanded support sees HYPR-RX enabling more in-game technology integration, and Vulkan Extension support is broadened too.
Fixed Issues and Improvements:
Some improvements and issue resolutions include fixing HEVC encoding in OBS Studio, addressing driver timeouts in specific games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and improving the overall performance seen in titles like Delta Force.
Known Issues
A handful of issues still linger with certain games and applications experiencing crashes or performance dips. Temporary workarounds are advised, such as disabling image inspectors or restarting browsers.
Package Contents
The package contains the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1 Driver suitable for Windows® 10 and 11 operating systems, ensuring users can unleash the full potential of AMD’s latest technology advancements.
This comprehensive driver update marks another step forward for AMD, as they continue to refine and innovate their graphics solutions for better gaming and creative experiences.