AMD focuses on software; enter Radeon Software: Crimson

***Kombatant*** · Nov 2, 2015, 08:04 AM

Today's the day AMD unveils its new software strategy for the years to come; the Catalyst suite that has been with us for more than 13 years is going away. What will take its place? Make sure you read our write-up about the exciting stuff the guys from Austin have in the pipeline.

Read: AMD focuses on software; enter Radeon Software: Crimson

Ramazz · Nov 2, 2015, 10:15 AM

Just in time!! I just put together my first gaming pc in 7+ years using an Asus Strix Radeon R9 380 4g to play Thief which I bought last year and likely the Witcher series as I played the first one when it came out years ago and loved it.

flopper · Nov 2, 2015, 10:16 AM

Runs best with AMD radeon hardware.
thats like the best looking software ever.

***Lupine*** · Nov 2, 2015, 11:31 AM

Looks great, and hope their execution matches.

SOCOM Ops · Nov 2, 2015, 01:12 PM

Hehe. Good news indeed! A nice step up from the old Catalyst drivers.

Good on AMD to reorganize and consolidate graphics design into one body. Long live Radeon Technologies Group!

Cant wait to download and test CRIMSON

metroidfox · Nov 2, 2015, 02:54 PM

I'm not sure I understand? Why not continue to make CCC run faster?

DarkFoss · Nov 2, 2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by metroidfox

I'm not sure I understand? Why not continue to make CCC run faster?

Eliminating duplication efforts, new media support like Twitch. The CCC for windows uses .net the CCC for Linux is already written in QT. Someone mentioned at Phoronix the upcoming merger of Android & ChromeOs.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/29/a...ing-next-year/

It really makes sense to me that AMD rewrote/designed Crimson from the ground up at this time. QT seems to fit the crossplatform requirement nicely.

metroidfox · Nov 2, 2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFoss

Eliminating duplication efforts, new media support like Twitch. The CCC for windows uses .net the CCC for Linux is already written in QT. Someone mentioned at Phoronix the upcoming merger of Android & ChromeOs.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/29/a...ing-next-year/

It really makes sense to me that AMD rewrote/designed Crimson from the ground up at this time. QT seems to fit the crossplatform requirement nicely.

Excellent. Thank you!

DarkFoss · Nov 2, 2015, 05:58 PM

Your welcome.

I wonder what this will do to DDU ? I've gotten accustomed to using it instead of AMD's built in uninstaller.

rms · Nov 2, 2015, 06:01 PM

Good overview, thanks!

eNforcer · Nov 2, 2015, 07:26 PM

I wish Nvidia would tweak the Geforce Experience thing into a more responsive modern/metro/new windows type software. It's pretty awful, it's like they threw on shitty custom WinXP theme.

Good on AMD for doing this, it looks great.

***Kombatant*** · Nov 3, 2015, 02:54 AM

You can be sure that we'll have an article up about the new drivers as soon as they are released, with how these features translate to real world usage and performance comparisons with the previous drivers

noko · Nov 3, 2015, 03:40 AM

I hope the new drivers/interface performs as good as it looks. I do like the per game aspect which cough cough you can do already but is very cumbersome compared to Nvidia's method. I wonder what new features are in store? SMAA injector? More CFX options? OC refresh rates? Sound section with TruAudio? We have had audio onboard Radeon's for awhile, might be useful to have an interface for it.

***Lupine*** · Nov 25, 2015, 12:21 PM

Crimson is official, and so far the stability feedback in our forums (discussion thread) isn't wholly positive. Be cool to see a performance follow-up review, with hopefully some suggestions on how to minimize issues being reported.

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SOCOM Ops Radeon R520 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: JAMROCK Posts: 577	Hehe. Good news indeed! A nice step up from the old Catalyst drivers. Good on AMD to reorganize and consolidate graphics design into one body. Long live Radeon Technologies Group! Cant wait to download and test CRIMSON __________________ STRYKER555 REST IN PEACE VENGEANCE 1965-2008

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DarkFoss Radeon R700 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Illinios Posts: 858	Your welcome. I wonder what this will do to DDU ? I've gotten accustomed to using it instead of AMD's built in uninstaller. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Nov 2, 2015, 06:01 PM	#10
rms Radeon R420 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 273	Good overview, thanks!

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eNforcer Radeon Southern Islands Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,577	I wish Nvidia would tweak the Geforce Experience thing into a more responsive modern/metro/new windows type software. It's pretty awful, it's like they threw on shitty custom WinXP theme. Good on AMD for doing this, it looks great.

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*Kombatant* K to the max!™ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Scarborough Posts: 17,225	You can be sure that we'll have an article up about the new drivers as soon as they are released, with how these features translate to real world usage and performance comparisons with the previous drivers __________________ There is no spoon...

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noko Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, Florida, USA Posts: 8,691	I hope the new drivers/interface performs as good as it looks. I do like the per game aspect which cough cough you can do already but is very cumbersome compared to Nvidia's method. I wonder what new features are in store? SMAA injector? More CFX options? OC refresh rates? Sound section with TruAudio? We have had audio onboard Radeon's for awhile, might be useful to have an interface for it.

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*Lupine* Administrator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 32,449	Crimson is official, and so far the stability feedback in our forums (discussion thread) isn't wholly positive. Be cool to see a performance follow-up review, with hopefully some suggestions on how to minimize issues being reported. __________________ The only thing as dangerous as taking hydroxychloroquine is listening to someone who is taking hydroxychloroquine. Therein lies the road to madness.

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