AMD has been listening to user feedback regarding the update to the implementation of AMD Radeon graphics cards and would like to clarify any confusion regarding the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 driver.)
This update has divided the drivers into two formats: one format for users of RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards (Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series) and another format for RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 graphics cards (Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 series).
Here’s what you’ll get with the update for users of RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 architecture graphics cards:
This is not End of Support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Architecture Graphics Card Users – Your Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series graphics cards will continue to receive updates:
- Support for new games
- Stability and optimization improvements for gaming
- Fixing bugs and security vulnerabilities
The difference is that this group of graphics card products will benefit from a stable and discretely developed driver branch, an update built on years of tuning and optimization. This approach will help provide a smoother and more consistent gaming experience. At the same time, it prevents previous generation graphics cards from being affected by rapid changes designed for newer architectures.
Why we do this:
Our goal is simple: to provide the best possible experience for gamers who use graphics cards. Radeon Everyone Code paths allow our engineers to develop new features for RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 architectures faster. At the same time, it will continue to keep users of RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 architecture graphics cards stable and optimized for today’s and future games.
Our Commitment:
We’ve supported gamers using AMD Radeon graphics cards for generations, and our commitment has never wavered.
Whether you’re gaming on the latest RX 5000, RX 6000, or RX 9000 series graphics cards, you’ll continue to get the confidence, performance, and care you’ve come to expect from AMD. Because we’re all part of the same gaming community, and every gamer who uses an AMD Radeon graphics card matters.
