The AMD Driver Thread

[LtMatt]

15.5

Thanks will investigate.

 

[LtMatt]

He's posted in the new members section guys.

I'm going to keep updating the driver thread, seeing as i own it.

 

[LtMatt]

So Matt, are you still going to be rep here but just at a lower capacity?

This is my most visited forum so i intend to stick around and do what i do even before i started working for AMD, help people!

Most of my time will be focused elsewhere when I'm actually working, but when I'm not I'll be here posting Fury X benchmarks and answering questions as before.

 

[LtMatt]

so seeing as the new cards are out in 2 days when can we expect new drivers?

You can expect them now, however they only support the new cards!

AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite for AMD Radeon™ 300 Series Graphics

​​​AMD Catalyst™ Display Driver version 15.15
​
Supported Products

AMD Radeon™ R7 300 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 300 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury X
​
Compatible Operating Systems
​
This driver is designed to support the following operating systems:
Windows 7 64 Bit
Windows 8.1​ 64 Bit

The AMD Catalyst™ Driver for AMD Radeon™ 300 Series products can be downloaded from the following link:
AMD Catalyst™ Driver for AMD 300 Series for Windows 7 64Bit and Windows 8.1 64Bit

Installing The AMD Catalyst Software Driver

For detailed instructions on how to correctly uninstall or install the AMD Catalyst Software Suite, please refer to the following support resources:

How-To Uninstall AMD Catalyst™ Drivers from a Windows® Based System

How-To Install AMD Catalyst™ Drivers for a Windows® Based System

 

[LtMatt]

It really sucks that AMD seem to be holding back these performance optimisations all because they have to make the 3xx look good in reviews

Any optimisations for the 3xx series will apply to the 2xx series as well.

anyone know what this error is, i got it from playing bf4

Try updating your drivers, latest are Catalyst 15.5 Beta available from www.amd.com/beta.

If you're overclocking any part of your computer stop and see if that message disappears.

 

[LtMatt]

AMD Catalyst 15.6 Beta Driver for Windows OS out now

AMD Catalyst 15.6 Beta Drivers

Hello everyone,

Click here (www.amd.com/beta) to download the driver and view the release notes.

Compatible Operating Systems

The latest version of the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, AMD Catalyst™ 15.6 Beta is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:

Windows 8.1 (32 & 64-bit version)
Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit version with SP1 or higher)

Highlights of AMD Catalyst™ 15.6 Beta Windows Driver

Performance and Stability improvements for Batman™: Arkham Knight

Important Note:
AMD Crossfire support is currently disabled for Batman™: Arkham Knight while AMD works closely with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to resolve the issue. An update for this issue will be released as soon as it is available.

Known Issues:
Batman™: Arkham Knight – The application may crash during in game benchmarking or while exiting the game
Batman™: Arkham Knight – The screen may turn black or pink while changing resolution to 1680x1050

IMPORTANT NOTE: Catalyst 15.6 Beta DOES NOT support the new AMD Radeon Fury X, Radeon R9 300 Series, and Radeon R 7 300 Series graphics cards. For the Catalyst driver supporting the R9 300 and R7 300 series products, go to: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMD-Radeon-300-Series.aspx. The driver package has been updated with Batman: Arkham Knight optimisations.

 

[LtMatt]

AMD Catalyst 15.6 Beta Drivers

Hello everyone,

Click here (www.amd.com/beta) to download the driver and view the release notes.

Compatible Operating Systems

The latest version of the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, AMD Catalyst™ 15.6 Beta is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:

Windows 8.1 (32 & 64-bit version)
Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit version with SP1 or higher)

Highlights of AMD Catalyst™ 15.6 Beta Windows Driver

Performance and Stability improvements for Batman™: Arkham Knight

Important Note:
AMD Crossfire support is currently disabled for Batman™: Arkham Knight while AMD works closely with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to resolve the issue. An update for this issue will be released as soon as it is available.

Known Issues:
Batman™: Arkham Knight – The application may crash during in game benchmarking or while exiting the game
Batman™: Arkham Knight – The screen may turn black or pink while changing resolution to 1680x1050

IMPORTANT NOTE: Catalyst 15.6 Beta DOES NOT support the new AMD Radeon Fury X, Radeon R9 300 Series, and Radeon R 7 300 Series graphics cards. For the Catalyst driver supporting the R9 300 and R7 300 series products, go to: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMD-Radeon-300-Series.aspx. The driver package has been updated with Batman: Arkham Knight optimisations.

 

[LtMatt]

I'm surprised that more people, especially AMD users aren't kicking up a fuss about how AMD are holding back the performance drivers that the 3xx series and windows 10 users are getting... sites and many forum users picked up on kepler cards not performing anywhere as well as the equivalent AMD cards...

We're not holding back performance at all. Fact is our Windows 10 driver was hacked to work on 8.1. If people wish to use Drivers before we've officially released them, that's their decision.

PCPER ran a a series of tests on this just recently and found no discrepancies at all using a 290 and a 390 comparing 15.15 vs 15.5 Beta.

performance is essentially identical between the new and older Catalyst beta driver on the Radeon R9 290.

there does not appear to be any kind of smoking gun to point to that would indicate AMD was purposefully attempting to improve its stance through driver manipulation.

 

[LtMatt]

I asked AMDMatt last week or so if the 2xx series will still be supported and not turning legacy, and he confirmed that it will still be supported in the future.

I, personally, would avoid multi-GPU's based on what it's like on Windows 8.1 for myself. Windows 10 may change my stance on that but I'd still be weary about going down that route again.

We're still supporting the HD5xxx series, so i think you'll be fine for a while yet.

 

[LtMatt]

AMDMatt,

Any chance you could have a word with someone about the flicking issue on AOC monitors?

Mines going crazy with this Fury x but only at 60hz, 30hz it's perfect.

Monitor is AOC U2868PQU

Drivers are 15:15

Tried downloading the modded ones from guru 3d but when I try installing them half the software is missing, just CCC and CIM are there

Just replied to you in the other thread mate.

 

[LtMatt]

Wrong, first question in this interview.

Nano is so sexy, I have to have one.

 

[LtMatt]

It's driving me crazy! Only happens at 60hz 4k, 30hz 4k is fine, I'm not sure what test mode is bud

Looking into the issue with AOC monitors guys.

 

[LtMatt]

matt stop playing with ur furrys and give me more ark fps!
grr

What exactly are you looking for Mei?

 

[LtMatt]

they just missing matt

*hugs*

 

[LtMatt]

AMD Catalyst 15.7 Driver is available now!

Hello everyone,

Click here to download the driver.

Highlights of the Driver:

Windows 10 Technical Preview Support:

This driver provides full WDDM 2.0 support for Windows® 10 Technical Preview and DirectX® 12 on all Graphics Core Next (GCN) supported products - AMD Radeon HD 7000 and newer graphics products. Official driver support for AMD products will be available when Microsoft® launches Windows® 10 on July 29th, 2015.

NOTE: To ensure stability, users should upgrade to the latest available Windows® 10 Technical Preview build provided by Microsoft® before installing AMD Catalyst™ 15.7.


Virtual Super Resolution (VSR):

VSR provides image quality enhancements to games and Windows desktop users by rendering images at a higher resolution and then down-scaling the
same.


VSR support has now been extended to the following products:

AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 390 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 360 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 290 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 280 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 270 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 260 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 Series
Desktop A-Series 7400K APUs and above

Supported resolutions:Supported VSR Modes

1366 X 768 @ 60Hz
1600 X 900
1920 X 1080
1600 X 900 @ 60Hz
1920 X 10801920 X 1080 @ 60Hz
2560 X 1440
3200 X 1800
3840 X 2160 (AMD Radeon™ R9 285, AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series)
1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz
2048 X 1536
2560 X 1600
3840 X 2400 (AMD Radeon™ R9 285, AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series)2560 X 1440 @ 60Hz
3200 X 18001920 X 1080 @ 120Hz
1920 X 1200 @ 120Hz
2048 X 1536 @ 120Hz


Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC):

FRTC allows the user to set a maximum frame rate when playing an application in full screen exclusive mode. This feature provides the following benefits:
Reduced GPU power consumption
Reduced system heat
Lower fan speeds and less noise


Supported Graphics Cards

AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 390 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 360 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 290 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 280 Series
AMD Radeon™ R9 270 Series
AMD Radeon™ R7 260 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series
AMD Radeon™ HD 7700 Series


AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ Support:

AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ can now be used together in applications using DirectX® 10 or higher. Please note, this feature is currently not supported on systems configured in AMD Dual Graphics mode.


AMD CrossFire™ Profile Enhancements

AMD Catalyst™ 15.7 includes enhancement for the following games since AMD Catalyst™ Omega:

Battlefield: Hardline
Evolve
Far Cry® 4
Lords of the Fallen
Project CARS
Total War: Attila
Alien: Isolation™
Assassin's Creed® Unity
Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
FIFA 2015
GRID Autosport
Ryse: Son of Rome
Talos Principle
The Crew
Grand Theft Auto V
Dying Light
The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt


Performance Optimizations versus AMD Catalyst™ Omega

Single GPU performance on Windows® 8.1 based system:

Up to 7% in Far Cry® 4 on AMD Radeon™ R7 and AMD Radeon™ R9 200 series and up
Up to 10% in Tomb Raider on AMD Radeon™ R7 and AMD Radeon™ R9 200 series and up


Please refer to the Release Notes for information regarding known and resolved issues, AMD CrossFire™ Profile enhancements for numerous games and to learn more about which graphics cards support VSR and FRTC.


For instructions on how to uninstall or install the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, you may refer to the following support resources:

How-To Uninstall AMD Catalyst™ Drivers From A Windows® Based System
How-To Install AMD Catalyst™ Drivers For A Windows® Based System


Please make sure to read the release notes to familiarize yourself with any known and resolved issues. Please use the Issue Reporting Form to report any bugs – Thank you!

 

[LtMatt]

Multi GPU FreeSync baby. (works with VSR too )

Drink em in lads, have a good night.

 

[LtMatt]

can someone explain this line please

AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ Support:

AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ can now be used together in applications using DirectX® 10 or higher. Please note, this feature is currently not supported on systems configured in AMD Dual Graphics mode.

to me this reads as, you can use freesync on crossfire setups, but its currently not supported with dual graphic cards, ie crossfire lol...am I just having a brain fart moment here lol.

Brain fart.

Dual Graphics = APU + DGPU.

Been using FreeSync at 4K in QuadFire for a while now.

 

[LtMatt]

Matt any thoughts?

21:9 not support yet.

http://videocardz.com/57160/amd-catalyst-15-7-adds-crossfire-support-between-radeon-r9-390x-and-290x

is the crossfire between 200/300 meant? or a side effect?
dare to comment on this one matt? ^^;

Will look into it, cheers Mei.

Well, They've managed to squease more out of the linux driver it seems with the 15.7's

Hat off to AMD .... Finally


Metro redux run with new 15.7 driver.

Spoiler

Average is up from 70ish from the 15.5's

 

[LtMatt]

its free on steam if u wnt try it
understand if u dont tho

yeh i tried restarting the game after turning vsync off, it was limited to 60 in the menu but i think thats the game limiting that, soon as joined a game 200fps...
its just the one ticky box to enable it right?

What DirectX version does that game use?

 

[LtMatt]

Doesn't work for me either in WoT but does in benchmarks, dont have that many games installed to try.
Is it dependant on DX version?

Frame Rate Target Control™ (FRTC)
FRTC allows the user to set a maximum frame rate when playing an application in full screen exclusive mode. This feature provides the following benefits:
Reduced GPU power consumption
Reduced system heat
Lower fan speeds and less noise

This feature is supported on applications using DirectX® 10 or higher.

Matt, as you have a 4K monitor, are you also experiencing the cursor bug? I am on windows 8.1 and after installing 15.7 I have a huge ugly pixelated mouse pointer.

To temporarily fix it in mouse properties under pointers I have enabled pointer shadow which kind of fixes it. But the text select icon is still huge.

Please report this to the driver team. Can live with it until I go windows 10 next month.

Looking forward to testing the new maximum frame rate tool. Most games I won't need more than 60fps, so as long as it works properly it is a very handy tool

I had this bug on my old monitor, but it does not occur on my new one. Investigating and noted, thanks.