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AMD's latest Linux kernel driver update, targeting Linux 7.0, introduces foundational support for next-gen RDNA 4 (GC 12.1) and enhanced RDNA 3.5 (GC 11.5.4) GPUs, plus new NPU integration via SMU 15. This in-depth analysis covers the IP block enablement strategy, ROCm compute improvements, and what it signals for AMD's 2026-2027 graphics and AI accelerator roadmap.
Mesa 26.0's RADV driver integrates a dedicated Vulkan transfer queue using SDMA, promising enhanced GPU performance for resource streaming & defragmentation on AMD Vega/Navi GPUs. Learn how this Valve-backed innovation boosts DXVK & Linux gaming.
Valve & AMD advance Linux graphics: RADV driver now supports RDNA4 performance counters in Mesa 26.0-devel for Radeon GPU Profiler 2.6. Essential for game engine developers & driver optimization. Boost performance & debug efficiency. Read the full technical breakdown.
Explore AMD's breakthrough batch userptr allocation in the KFD kernel driver, enhancing GPU memory management for fragmented workloads. Learn how this ROCm innovation boosts HPC & AI performance with contiguous GPU VA mapping, reducing syscall overhead. Full technical analysis inside.
Explore how Valve’s 2026 open-source Linux graphics driver roadmap, led by Timur Kristóf, enhances performance for aging AMD GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs via AMDGPU driver migration, RADV Vulkan optimizations, and legacy code retirement. Discover key improvements for Radeon HD 7000/200/300 series and Polaris cards.
Mesa 26.0 switches RadeonSI to the ACO shader compiler, ditching AMDGPU LLVM for massive performance gains. Explore the impact on GPU performance, shader compilation times, and what this means for Linux gaming. A deep dive into the technology behind the change.
Valve's Timur Kristóf is bridging a critical feature gap by adding VCE 1.0 support to the AMDGPU driver for legacy AMD Radeon GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs on Linux. This development enhances video encoding and paves the way for full Vulkan API support, revitalizing older hardware. Discover the implications for Linux gaming and open-source graphics.
AMD ROCm 7.0.2 is now available, delivering critical stability patches & performance enhancements for AI/ML workloads and high-performance computing (HPC). This guide explores its new features, bug fixes, and impact on GPU-accelerated deep learning frameworks like PyTorch & TensorFlow
AMD Mesa developer Marek Olšák enhances Next-Gen Geometry (NGG) support for RadeonSI & RADV drivers, optimizing clipping/culling and shader performance for RDNA GPUs on Linux. Latest patches ahead of Mesa 25.2.
Discover the latest AMD GFX1250 GPU target emerging in LLVM compiler code—hinting at a potential RDNA4 refresh for next-gen APUs. Explore technical insights, performance implications, and what this means for AMD’s GPU roadmap.
Discover AMD’s Radeon Test Drive—a cloud-based solution for developers to test ROCm on Radeon PRO GPUs before investing in hardware. Partnering with System76 and Colfax, AMD offers remote access to high-performance Threadripper workstations. Learn how this initiative compares to the AMD Developer Cloud and its potential impact on AI development.
OpenGL 4.6 support is now available for vintage Radeon GPUs (HD 2000-HD 6000 series) via Mesa 25.2. Learn how this update improves retro gaming, legacy workstation performance, and OpenGL compatibility for older AMD graphics cards.
AMD officially drops proprietary OpenGL/Vulkan Linux drivers, fully embracing Mesa’s RADV & RadeonSI. What this means for gaming, AI, and enterprise Linux performance—plus why it’s a win for open-source.
AMDGPU high-priority graphics queues in Mesa 25.2 boost performance for gaming, VR, and pro workloads. Learn how root/admin processes leverage this feature, plus AMD_USERQ setup and kernel requirements. Essential for Linux GPU optimization.
AMDGPU engineer Alex Deucher proposes Linux kernel patches to improve GPU reset handling for RDNA1/RDNA2 GPUs, enabling smoother recovery for gaming and compute workloads. Learn how this update mirrors Windows’ stability.
Vulkan 1.4.311 brings BFloat16 (BF16) support via VK_KHR_shader_bfloat16, boosting AI & ML performance. Learn how RADV, NVIDIA, and Intel are implementing this key feature, its impact on GPU computing, and current limitations for AMD RDNA3 GPUs
Um marco importante foi alcançado no desenvolvimento de drivers de código aberto para as GPUs AMD Radeon, com Mike Blumenkrantz, desenvolvedor da Valve, contribuindo para um aumento significativo no desempenho do glReadPixels no Mesa.
Na segunda-feira passada, uma série de patches foi postada com o objetivo de fazer com que os processadores gráficos AMD Radeon das eras GFX7/GFX8 funcionem nas plataformas Loongson LoongArch.
Os gráficos integrados RDNA 3.5 da AMD estão prestes a revolucionar o mercado.
