The AMD Driver Thread

DragonQ · 26 Jul 2017 at 08:17

shankly1985 said:
Enhanced Sync
NVIDIA’s Fast Sync finally gets a competitor. With 17.7.2 driver AMD introduces an alternative to VSync called Enhanced Sync. I’m not going to explain how this works here, but what you need to know is that it will give you the advantages of VSync without the latency caused by synchronization with the display. No more tearing and no more lag.

I use FreeSync but this should be useful for older games that try to render at 250+ FPS at max settings, assuming it can be turned on globally in place of V-Sync. With so many options in GPU control panels and then even more options in games it's hard to know what's going on. For example, if you're using Enhanced Sync or nVidia's Fast Sync, do you need to disable V-Sync within each game?

opethdisciple · 26 Jul 2017 at 10:12

DragonQ said:
I use FreeSync but this should be useful for older games that try to render at 250+ FPS at max settings, assuming it can be turned on globally in place of V-Sync. With so many options in GPU control panels and then even more options in games it's hard to know what's going on. For example, if you're using Enhanced Sync or nVidia's Fast Sync, do you need to disable V-Sync within each game?

As far as I know the answer is yes. Control everything through your AMD/Nvidia software.

MyBrainz · 26 Jul 2017 at 13:14

opethdisciple said:
As far as I know the answer is yes. Control everything through your AMD/Nvidia software.

Do you know if this works in both Full Screen or Borderless Mode too?

LoadsaMoney · 26 Jul 2017 at 18:38

AMD announces Radeon Software Vanguard beta tester program

https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-announces-radeon-software-vanguard-beta-tester-program
https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-announces-radeon-software-vanguard-beta-tester-program
AMD announces Enhanced Sync

https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-announces-enhanced-sync

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 18:55

Interesting I'll be definitely signing up for beta program and help driver

MyBrainz · 26 Jul 2017 at 19:12

So wheres the driver at? Seriously.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 19:15

MyBrains said:
So wheres the driver at? Seriously.

Not released yet, it's normally around 8pm different time zones.
These are just leaks

MyBrainz · 26 Jul 2017 at 19:17

shankly1985 said:
Not released yet, it's normally around 8pm different time zones.
These are just leaks

Hope so, i need to try Enhanced Sync in DayZ cuz i still get stuttering with FreeSync in Borderless Window Mode but its fine in Full Screen.

I shall check on this a bit later.. cheers

Nexus18 · 26 Jul 2017 at 19:27

From what I have read fastsync for nvidia is only really good if you are "constantly" and "comfortably" above your monitors refresh rate, if not then it isn't a pleasant experience....

Would have been nice for an adaptive sync feature too.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 19:33

Nexus18 said:
From what I have read fastsync for nvidia is only really good if you are "constantly" and "comfortably" above your monitors refresh rate, if not then it isn't a pleasant experience....

Would have been nice for an adaptive sync feature too.

I don't think enhanced sync is the same thing. I also heard people say about fast sync being best when the frame rate is above the refresh rate.

But amd are showing enhanced sync + Freesync above showing best results the frame rate with Freesync will be up and down with the ever changing refresh rate.

Time will tell how good it is. If I now don't need in game vsync I very happy with that.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 21:42

Driver is available over at Guru3D video settings all back

Steampunk · 26 Jul 2017 at 21:44

Drivers seem to be up at AMD.com now too.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 21:53

Helpful Links

AMD Driver
Radeon Software Crimson Edition ReLive Graphics Driver Installer for Windows 10 64-Bit
Compatible Operating Systems: Windows® 10 64-bit

Optional Downloads

Features
NAME FILE SIZE REVISION NUMBER RELEASE DATE DOWNLOAD LINK
Radeon Software 464 MB Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 7/26/2017 *DOWNLOAD
AMD Minimal Setup 49 MB -- 7/26/2017 *DOWNLOAD
Description:
A Web-based installer that automatically downloads and installs the minimum required AMD driver components for your system. An Internet connection is required.

Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 Highlights

New Features and Improvements

Radeon Settings

Radeon Additional Settings has been retired and its previously supported controls for Switchable Graphics, Color Depth and Pixel Format have all been moved into Radeon Settings.

Radeon ReLive1

Now supports bitrates up to 100Mbps for recording or capturing.
Added new controls for camera transparency.
Optimized memory usage for lower overhead while recording or capturing.
Added new notifications for Instant Replay Saving, Recording Timers in Overlay Toolbar and Network Connectivity Issues when streaming.
Enhanced Audio Controls: Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition now has support for customizable microphone volume controls, audio boost for captured replays and push to talk (mouse + keyboard) support for microphone.

Radeon Chill2

Now supports DirectX®12 and Vulkan™. For more details on new and supported games visit http://www.radeon.com/chill.
Now supports Multi-GPU.
Now supports Hybrid Graphics system configurations.
Now supports Radeon XConnect™ Technology system configurations.

Enhanced Sync3

Enhanced Sync is a display technology which helps minimize screen tearing while decreasing latency and stuttering at an unlocked frame rate. Enhanced Sync is available in Radeon Settings Game Manager under the “Wait for Vertical Refresh” drop down menu.

Per-Display Color Controls4

Per-Display Color Controls are now available through the “Display” tab of Radeon Settings allowing users to configure Brightness, Hue, Contrast and Saturation.

Game Responsiveness5

Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 features optimizations for improved gaming responsiveness in DirectX®9 and select DirectX®11 gaming titles.

Radeon WattMan

Now supports memory underclocking.
Now supports power state controls.

Frame Rate Target Control7

Now supports DirectX®12 and Multi-GPU.

Shader Cache8

Shader Cache is now supported for select DirectX®9 titles.

Radeon Software Vanguard Beta Program

The Radeon Software Vanguard Beta Tester program aims at opening a channel for selected participants to work directly with AMD, giving a voice and platform to share their passion for Radeon Software. For more information about Radeon Software Vanguard program visitwww.Radeon.com/Vanguard.

Radeon.com Feedback and Feature Voting

Radeon Software feedback and feature voting has been updated. Visit www.radeon.com/feedback to provide Radeon Software feedback and vote on future Radeon Software features.

LoadsaMoney · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:04

I said a while ago, they'll probably put the colour etc... options back when Vega comes

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:05

I reading enhanced sync only available for 400 series and above?

290 not supported, kinda wanted to try it but I not totally suprised tbh I can't expect every new feature to become available for old hardware.

LoadsaMoney · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:09

Enhanced Sync is Polaris only.

Footnotes:

3.Compatible with: AMD Radeon™ RX 400 & 500 series GPUs. Supports: DirextX® 9, 11, 12 & Windows® 7/10.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:16

Pcper write up

https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graph...n-ReLive-1772-new-features-better-performance

MyBrainz · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:37

shankly1985 said:
I reading enhanced sync only available for 400 series and above?

290 not supported, kinda wanted to try it but I not totally suprised tbh I can't expect every new feature to become available for old hardware.

Dont worry, tested RX 480 in Dirt Rally and DayZ and didnt see any difference, stutters like **** with Enhanced on and Vsync off in both games above 75fps on my 75hz FreeSync monitor.

Maybe it only works on a single monitor setup, i have 3. (< sarcasm)

Also, they didnt bring back the Gamma setting, what a fail :rolleyes:

These broke my MSI Afterburner too.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 22:53

MyBrains said:
Dont worry, tested RX 480 in Dirt Rally and DayZ and didnt see any difference, stutters like **** with Enhanced on and Vsync off in both games above 75fps on my 75hz FreeSync monitor.

Maybe it only works on a single monitor setup, i have 3. (< sarcasm)

Also, they didnt bring back the Gamma setting, what a fail

These broke my MSI Afterburner too.

They never was gamma under display to begin with?

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2017 at 23:08

New developer tools within these new drivers for closer to metal.