AMD’s latest GPU driver, Adrenalin 25.3.1, has officially rolled out, bringing with it support for the eagerly anticipated RX 9070 series graphics cards. The update also extends compatibility to several of their new Krackan Point and Fire Range APUs.
Introducing AMD’s Adrenalin Driver 25.3.1: Ready for RDNA 4’s Grand Entrance
The wait is finally over as AMD’s RX 9070 series GPUs make their grand debut. AMD has been on top of its game, ensuring that their software support aligns seamlessly with the market release. If you’re jumping aboard as a new buyer, make the switch to the Adrenalin 25.3.1 driver to fully unlock the power packed inside those RDNA 4 GPUs.
Here’s Where to Download AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1
Supported Products in This Update:
- Graphics Cards: AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, RX 7650 GRE
- Processors: AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395, AI 5 PRO 340, AI 7 PRO 350, AI 5 340, AI 7 350, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 9850HX, 9955HX3D
Exciting New Features with the Update
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AMD Fidelity™ FX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4): Exclusively available on the RX 9070 Series, AMD FSR 4 offers a toggle in the Adrenalin software that automatically upgrades games with built-in AMD FSR 3.1 support to utilize the cutting-edge ML-based FSR 4 upscaling.
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AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1: Providing better image quality with reduced ghosting and enhanced temporal tracking for Radeon™ RX 6000, 7000, and 9070 series GPUs and Ryzen AI 300 processors.
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AI Enhanced Features: With great advancements, the RX 9070 Series sees exclusive support for AI-driven tools like AMD Chat, a local offline chatbot that aids users in exploring their AMD hardware. AMD Image Inspector also steps in, making game quality improvements more efficient by capturing diagnostic data.
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AMD Install Manager: A convenient way to handle AMD software installations, allowing users to keep all AMD tools and drivers automatically up to date.
- AMD Radeon™ Image Sharpening 2: Updated for more robust sharpening across games, videos, or even the entire desktop, but exclusive to the RX 9070 Series.
Additional Highlights
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New Game Support & AI Enhancements: Officially supporting games and AI tasks like Adobe Lightroom and Topaz Photo AI, RX 7000 graphics see substantial performance boosts.
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Developer Upgrades: AMD introduces fresh ISAs catering to RDNA 4 and a new interactive streaming SDK to revamp viewer engagement.
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Improved HYPR-RX Support: Automatically optimize games with AMD FidelityFX™ and Radeon™ Anti-Lag 2 in titles like Farming Simulator 25 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
- Vulkan Extensions: Enhanced integration for developers to take full advantage of AMD hardware capabilities.
Bug Fixes and Ongoing Issues
There have been issues addressed, such as OBS Studio’s HEVC encoding performance and intermittent crashes in games like Warhammer 40,000. However, certain problems remain, like crashes in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with Image Inspector enabled, which users can disable as a workaround.
For the Tech Enthusiast: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1 is compatible with Windows® 10 and 11, and it’s tailored for those hungry to push AMD’s latest hardware to its limits.
This driver release not only polishes the user experience but also primes AMD’s latest hardware to deliver performance you’d expect from the gaming giant. Stay updated and keep your gaming powerhouse running at its best.
