FERRAMENTAS LINUX: AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 Released: New Vulkan Driver Adds Hawk Point Support, Performance Boosts & More

quarta-feira, 30 de abril de 2025

AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 Released: New Vulkan Driver Adds Hawk Point Support, Performance Boosts & More

 

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AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 is now available, bringing official Vulkan support for Ryzen 8000H/HS & Ryzen 200 APUs, new extensions like VK_EXT_image_2d_view_of_3d, and optimizations for RDNA4 GPUs. Download the latest open-source AMD driver for Linux today.


Key Features of AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1

1. New Hardware Support: Hawk Point APUs Finally Added

AMD’s official open-source Vulkan driver now supports:

  • Hawk Point 1: Ryzen 8000H/8000HS series (delayed but now available)

  • Hawk Point 2 ("Hawk Point Refresh"): Ryzen 200-series APUs

This update fills a critical gap for Linux gamers and developers relying on AMD’s latest mobile and desktop processors.

2. New Vulkan API Extensions for Enhanced Performance

The driver introduces support for:

  • VK_EXT_image_2d_view_of_3d (improves 3D texture handling)

  • VK_EXT_shader_replicated_composites (optimizes shader operations)

  • VK_KHR_maintenance8 (latest Vulkan 1.4.313 compliance)

Built against Vulkan CTS 1.4.1.3, this release ensures better compatibility and stability.

3. Performance Upgrades & Bug Fixes

  • Radeon RX 9070 / RDNA4 "Navi 48" optimizations (better default queue handling)

  • Game-specific fixes for:

    • Surge 2

    • Ghost Recon Breakpoint

    • Far Cry

    • Kingdom Come: Deliverance

    • Shadow of the Tomb Raider


Why This Update Matters for Linux Gamers & Developers

With Vulkan API adoption growing, AMDVLK remains a critical driver for Linux systems. This release:
✅ Expands hardware compatibility (Hawk Point APUs)

✅ Improves rendering performance (new extensions)

✅ Fixes long-standing game issues

Pro Tip: If you’re using an AMD Ryzen 8000H/HS or RDNA4 GPU, updating now ensures optimal Vulkan performance.


Download & Additional Details

Get the latest AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 driver on GitHub.


FAQ: AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1

Q: Is AMDVLK better than RADV for gaming?

A: It depends—AMDVLK is AMD’s official driver, while RADV (Mesa) often has faster updates. Benchmark both for your use case.

Q: Does this support ray tracing on RDNA4?

A: While optimizations are included, full ray-tracing support depends on future updates.

Q: When will Hawk Point support reach stable Mesa?

A: Typically, RADV integration follows shortly after AMDVLK updates.


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