LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – AMD has announced that the graphics drivers for the RDNA 1 and 2 architectures will enter maintenance mode. This means that fundamental new drivers for these GPUs are no longer being developed, although customizations for new games are still possible. This decision has caused confusion in the technology community as many current GPUs are affected.
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AMD’s recent announcement that it will put the graphics drivers for the RDNA 1 and 2 architectures into maintenance mode has caused a stir in the technology community. This decision means that fundamental new drivers for these GPUs will no longer be developed. Still, AMD plans to continue maintaining drivers and making adjustments for new games as the market demands. This announcement has left many users unsettled, as some RDNA 2 GPUs were only released in 2022.
A note in the release notes of the current Adrenalin driver caused confusion because optimizations for new games were only announced for the RX7000 and RX9000 series, which are based on the RDNA 3 and 4 architectures. However, AMD has made it clear that RDNA 1 and 2 will continue to receive support, especially for new AAA games that may require adjustments for smooth functioning.
Typically, AMD only offers bug fixes that affect system security for graphics solutions in maintenance mode. This includes, for example, protection against malicious code that could be introduced via corrupted video files. Misrepresentations or crashes in new games are typically not corrected unless the market specifically requires it.
The decision to put the drivers into maintenance mode could also be influenced by the growing importance of PC handhelds. Just recently, the ROG Xbox Ally was introduced with an integrated RDNA 2 GPU, showing that this architecture is still relevant. AMD may therefore have to provide further support to ensure compatibility with new games.
It remains to be seen how this decision will affect the user base. Many technology experts are calling on AMD to thoroughly revise the release notes to avoid misunderstandings. The future of the RDNA 1 and 2 architectures now depends on how well AMD can manage the balancing act between maintenance mode and the necessary support for new games.
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