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Explore the latest AMDGPU & AMDKFD Linux kernel patches for Linux 6.20~7.0. Dive deep into RDNA 3.5/4.0 (GFX12.1) support, SMU 15 updates, 340MHz HDMI clock fixes for 4K/8K displays, and ARM64 server optimizations. A must-read for Linux sysadmins, PC builders, and HPC developers.
Steam Survey December 2025 reveals Linux gaming marketshare holds strong at 3.19%, driven by Steam Deck dominance. Dive into the data on AMD CPU/GPU adoption, yearly growth trends, and what it signals for the future of PC gaming on open-source platforms. Full 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.
Linux 6.19-rc1 kernel is released, featuring major VFS layer cleanups and the first real Rust-based drivers. Explore key changes like default AMDGPU for GCN 1.0/1.1, filesystem work, and prep for AMD Zen 6 & Intel Nova Lake. Learn what this means for developers & sysadmins.
Major Mesa Vulkan HDR fixes merged for Mesa 26.0-devel & back-ported to Mesa 25.3. Learn how these patches for the Vulkan WSI/display code fix critical HDR metadata, swapchain handling & SDR restoration for a seamless high dynamic range experience on AMD RADV & other drivers.
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
Explore SUSE's critical security patch for the Linux Kernel (SUSE-RU-2025:03486-1). This update addresses a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-35866) in the AMD GPU driver, preventing potential system instability. Learn about patch deployment, vulnerability management, and enterprise Linux security best practices.
Explore AMD's strategic pivot to the Mesa RADV Vulkan driver for Linux, ending official AMDVLK support. Analyze the performance implications for Linux gaming, ray tracing, and multimedia, and what this open-source consolidation means for the future of Radeon on Linux.
AMD merges True16 mode into LLVM for all RDNA3 GPUs (including RDNA 3.5), enabling native 16-bit registers & instructions. Boost ROCm compute & AI/ML performance potential. Explore the technical impact & future RDNA4 implications.
AMD's high-end AI servers with 8x Instinct accelerators (192GB vRAM each) face Linux hibernation failures due to insufficient system RAM (2TB). A new kernel patch aims to fix memory exhaustion and slow thawing (50+ minutes). Learn how this impacts data centers.
AMD is expanding its RDNA1-based Cyan Skillfish APUs with five new PCI device IDs. Discover why AMD still supports Navi 1x graphics in 2024, how it compares to RDNA 3.5 & 4.5, and what this means for Linux developers & budget devices.
AMD’s latest Linux 6.16 kernel update brings expanded cleaner shader support for GFX9 and CDNA GPUs, enhancing security for Instinct accelerators and Ryzen APUs. Learn how this feature prevents data leaks and improves GPU workload isolation.
LACT 0.8 is the best open-source GPU management tool for Linux, offering overclocking, fan control, and real-time monitoring for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPUs. Download now for enhanced performance!
Discover the latest DRM-Next updates for Linux 6.17, including DRM Panic support in Bochs DRM, Mediatek MT8370 GPU acceleration, and new QR code kernel error messages. Stay ahead with expert insights on Linux graphics drivers.
Discover how the DRM Fair Scheduler improves GPU resource allocation in Linux, reducing priority starvation & boosting performance for gaming, AI, and professional workloads. Developed by Igalia, this open-source innovation is coming to the mainline kernel soon.
