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AMD Confirms Ongoing Support for RDNA 1 and 2 With New Split Driver Strategy

AMD will route updates for older Radeon cards through a dedicated branch to preserve stability.

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Overview

  • AMD introduced two optimized driver paths, separating RDNA 1/2 (RX 5000/6000) from RDNA 3/4 (RX 7000/9000).
  • RX 5000 and RX 6000 GPUs will continue to receive support for new game releases, stability and performance optimizations, plus security and bug fixes.
  • AMD says the split lets engineers move faster on new features for newer architectures while insulating older cards from regressions.
  • The clarification follows the Adrenalin 25.10.2 rollout, which included a wrong driver upload and release-note errors that fueled confusion over a so‑called maintenance mode.
  • AMD reversed a note implying RX 7900 USB‑C power removal and reiterated continued Windows 10 driver updates, as reporting also suggests cutting‑edge features will focus on newer GPUs.