AMD Commits to Ongoing Driver Support for RDNA 1 “RX 5000” and RDNA 2 “RX 6000” Graphics Cards

AMD has recently confirmed that its older Radeon GPUs, namely those based on the RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 architectures, will continue to receive essential driver support. This announcement aims to clarify previous misunderstandings among users following the latest Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver update.

AMD Clarifies Driver Support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs

In light of confusion stemming from the recent update, AMD took the initiative to address concerns regarding its driver strategy for Radeon GPUs. The changelog for the Adrenalin 25.10.2 release hinted at a separation of older GPU driver support, implying that RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 products—specifically the Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series—would transition into “Maintenance Mode.”This led to speculation about reduced support for these models. Additionally, the recent update included changes like the retraction of USB-C power charging for the RX 7900 series and an increase in the package size to over 1 GB, which contributed to the uncertainty surrounding driver support.

Initially, AMD attempted to reassure users by stating that it would still provide game driver support and optimizations based on “market needs, ”but failed to clarify what this meant. Fortunately, a more detailed explanation has now been provided.

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According to AMD, the RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs are set to continue receiving:

Support for new game releases
Stability and game optimizations
Security updates and bug fixes

There will, however, be a change in how support is structured. These older GPUs will now have a dedicated driver branch that draws from years of tuning and optimization, ensuring that they remain stable and well-optimized for both current and future titles. Meanwhile, the newer RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 GPU families will benefit from faster deployment of new features through a separate driver path.

We’ve heard your feedback and want to clear up the confusion around the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 driver release.

This update introduces two optimized driver paths: one for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 (Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series), and one for RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 (Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 series).

Here’s What this Means for You:

This is not the end of support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2. Your Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series GPUs will continue to receive:

Game support for new releases

Stability and game optimizations

Security and bug fixes

The difference is that these products now benefit from a dedicated, stable driver branch, which is built on years of tuning and optimization. This approach helps deliver a smoother, more consistent experience for your games while insulating previous generation GPUs from rapid changes designed for newer architectures.

Why We’re Doing This:

Our goal is simple: to give every Radeon gamer the best experience possible. By separating the code paths, our engineers can move faster with new features for RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 while keeping RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 stable and optimized for current and future games.

Our Commitment:

We’ve supported Radeon gamers for generations, and that commitment isn’t changing. Whether you’re gaming on an RX 5000, RX 6000, or the latest RX 9000, you’ll continue to get the reliability, performance, and care you expect from AMD. Because we’re all part of the same gaming community, and every Radeon gamer matters.

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This development is encouraging for AMD users, as the company reassures that prolonged support for games and optimizations will extend to RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs. It remains to be seen how effectively AMD fulfills these promises in future driver releases. For now, the Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver is the latest iteration available for RDNA GPUs.

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