AMD prepares Linux driver for GDDR7 graphics cards
AMD has begun adding GDDR7 memory support to its open-source AMDGPU Linux driver ahead of next-generation Radeon GPUs.
What to know
- AMD has started adding GDDR7 memory support to its open-source AMDGPU Linux driver via kernel patches.
- The driver preparation signals next-generation Radeon GPUs will likely use GDDR7 memory technology.
- This represents standard lead-time work for upcoming hardware support in the Linux ecosystem.
“AMD sent out their latest Linux kernel graphics driver patches today for enabling some new hardware IP blocks. And as part of that, preparing for GDDR7 video memory with the AMDGPU driver...”
Michael Larabel, Phoronix founder and principal author · Phoronix ↗ · Sep 20
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AMD next-generation Radeon GPUs likely to use GDDR7 memory
Coverage confirms AMD has started preparing its open-source Linux graphics driver for GPUs equipped with GDDR7 memory, indicating upcoming Radeon GPU models will adopt this memory technology.
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2 outlets first by VideoCardz.com, 2d ago · also Tom's Hardware · read ↗
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AMD sends Linux kernel patches for GDDR7 graphics memory support
AMD distributed latest Linux kernel graphics driver patches enabling new hardware IP blocks and preparing the AMDGPU driver for GDDR7 video memory support.
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first by Phoronix, 2d ago
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