Windows version AMD LINK also appears!What is the change in Radeon's new driver 21.4.1, which has been significantly improved?
What has changed with a new Radeon driver?
On April 20, 2021, AMD has updated Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition, the latest version of "Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21 Edition 21..4."1" was released.
AMD regularly changes the UI and adds new functions to the Radeon driver, but what has changed in this 2021 version?Based on the contents of the briefing held for the media the other day, I briefly summarized the notable points.
Excerpt from AMD materials.In July 2019, Radeon RX 5700 XT's release summarizes the footprints of Radeon Software updates.AMD has implemented various functions at Radeon Software at a pace of about 3 months at the earliest and at the latest about 10 months.
The appeal that the driver update has improved the performance of the game.Radeon RX 5700 XT improved up to 23 % in "Wolfenstein: Youngblood".On the other hand, rival GeForce RTX 2060 claims that only 6 % has improved.
You can also select the installation of the driver only
The highlights of this time are the addition and renewed Radeon Software features, but some people think that these features are "extra functions" from the viewpoint of moving the GPU.In consideration of stability, you may not want to introduce pure GPU drivers and not want to add extra functions.
So Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.In 1, when installing, you can select from three types, "Driver ONLY", "Minimal Install", and "Full Install"."Driver only" is literally installed only for the driver required for Radeon's operation, and the UI of Radeon Software is eliminated.
"Minimal Install" is only the minimum UI that makes up Radeon Software, and "Full Install" is literally installed.If you want to change the installation type, you need to start the installer again, but the point you can choose is a major progress.
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.Installer before 1.If you develop "additional options", there is only an option to reset a factory that will clean all overkills.
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.In 1, a menu called "Installation type" was newly established.If you select "Driver ONLY", only GPU drivers are literally installed.
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21 when selecting Minimal Install.4.1.Let's pay attention to the menu on the top screen
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21 at Full Install.4.1 top.If you open this screen while the game is started, information such as the GPU occupation rate and VRAM usage will be displayed in real time.It is also noteworthy that the arrangement of the top menu is different from the time of Minimal Install.
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.1 List of functions that are not installed / not installed by selection when installing
AMD LINK has evolved significantly
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.The centerpiece of 1 is "AMD LINK" version 4.It has evolved to 0 and has added various new elements.AMD LINK has been reviewed at the first time in 2017, but it connects iOS and Android to a PC equipped with Radeon to Radeon -mounted PCs, and remotely play games using smartphones and tablets.
In addition, the Windows version of the AMD LINK app is Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.Included in 1.By linking a PC equipped with Radeon, you can participate in a game running on one PC from another PC.In this case, "another PC" behaves like the second controller, so it is OK for games that can only be played with local multiplayer.
You can play even if the game is not installed on your friend's PC.In March this year, Valve implemented a function called "Remote Play Together" on Steam, but this is a dedicated Radeon function.AMD LINK is iOS 12 or Android 7.0 or more devices or tvos 12.Apple TV (4th generation), Android TV 7 equipped with 0 or later.A smart device after 0 is required (the PC side requires Radeon after GCN).
AMD LINK, which had only iOS/Android versions, is finally offered a Windows version.However, since it is integrated with Radeon Software, for example, it is not expected that AMD LINK will be installed on a PC with only Intel CPU built -in GPU ... (so far).
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.If you open the start menu of the Windows machine that introduced 1, a Windows version AMD LINK will appear.There are two icons, but the reason is unknown
Open Radeon Software on the PC that starts the game, and click "Link Game" on the "Device" tab ...
Such code is displayed.Tell your friend's PC (of course Radeon must be introduced) to participate in the game.
Open AMD LINK on the participating PC and open "Link Game ..." ...
Enter the code presented earlier.The previous code has a time limit to use, so you have to finish it quickly
However, due to physical space restrictions, it was not possible to operate and try the appropriate Radeon -mounted PC.I would like to explain again as a commentary article, including the function of AMD LINK.
Renewal of tuning & state monitoring function
Radeon pioneered that the GPU clock and temperature could be tracked from the driver setting tool.Radeon Software calls such system information as "index" or "metrics", but Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.In 1, Ryzen's Ryzen can be displayed in the same row as the GPU metrics.If you can list the CPU information in addition to the GPU clock and temperature while running the game, you will be able to understand how light/heavy games.
If you open the Radeon Software "Performance" tab "Index" behind the game, in addition to information such as the GPU occupation rate and clock, if the CPU is Ryzen, this information is also displayed.Of course, this graph is updated frequently in real time
On the "Tuning" tab, in addition to CPU and VRAM OCs, fan revolution control can be set.It was much easier to understand than the previous UI.Pay attention to the small "load test" in the upper right
The load test is Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.Rather than the new feature of 1, it is an implemented function almost simultaneously with the release of the RX 6700 XT in March this year.It literally puts a load on the GPU whether the OC setting is stable.You can specify the test time with the slider below (there is a recording time, but I think this is a little strange)
During the load test, GPU clocks and power consumption (but less than the true Total Board Power, it seems to be more than the true Total Board Power, it seems to be more than the GPU chip power) in real time.
Other functions added
Let's briefly summarize other functions.
1) Recording & distribution setup is easier to set up Radeon Software, and the function itself, which was once called "Relive", has not changed, but has been improved so that a setup wizard has been newly established and setup can be set up faster.rice field.
Opening the "Recording and Streaming" tab for the first time, the wizard starts automatically.If you follow this screen, you can set up quickly.
Set the bit rate and resolution when capturing, the level adjustment of the microphone and the croma key setting of the camera as needed.
The overall interface was somewhat organized.Click on the magical wand icon that looks small in the upper right to call the wizard at any time.
2) Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21 for AV1 hardware decoding with Microsoft's DRM "PlayReady".4.In 1, the hardware decoding of AV1 in "Microsoft PlayReady" was also supported.In addition to the GPU of the RX 6000 series that supports AV1 hardware decoding, it is not necessary for anyone to use Windows 10 with "KB5000842" installed, but if you think that the response in online video services has increased.That's good.
3) Correction function for people with handicap in color RADEON Software has been added in the "Display" tab of the "display" tab that makes it easier to distinguish colors even with a handicap in color.Isn't it a very nice feature for those who are worried that they can't play because the colors of the items cannot be distinguished.
This correction function is required for the RX 5000 and the RX 6000 series GPU, or the Ryzen 4000G series (hereinafter) and Windows 10.
There are three types of human coloring abnormalities: red/green/blue (each corresponds to type 1/2/type/3 type color).Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.In 1, a color -adjusted slider corresponding to this color -based variety is implemented.
Conversely, a function "VIVID COLOR" has been implemented to make the display more vivid.When this is turned on, the color of the entire screen changes slightly.It seems that he is using the "embedded profile of the display", but it did not disclose the detailed information to what kind of information he was using.
The "display specification" in the same "Display" tab is the VIVID COLOR setting.By setting it to a "clear game", it seems to be more vivid coloring, but the difference may not be clear depending on the display used.
4) Preparation for the problem and the stability of the report function driver also appealed to the "bug -reporte tool" and "AMD Crash Defender" as a function that AMD is never light.First, the bug report tool is a function implemented for a while, and can send a defect report directly to AMD if a specific error related to GPU is detected.
The attempt is to make bug fix more quickly by AMD sucking up the GPU defective information through game makers.
AMD Crash Defender is Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.This is a new feature from 1, but this is a function that forcibly stops the execution of the process that causes the process, and promotes users to save data, etc.
As a result, the game falls, but it is only necessary to prevent the system from crashing by involving documents that are not stored.However, it is unknown how accurate the detection function of this sign will prevent BSOD.
A bug report tool implemented from Radeon Software a while ago.You can also open it by clicking the insect icon at the top right of the main screen
Summary: The biggest highlight is the appearance of Minimal Install
GPU drivers can greatly change the performance of the game due to version upgrade, and suddenly improve the operation, or may be unstable.AMD has been actively working on improvements, such as actively providing beta -version drivers and designing the driver setting tools (Radeon Software).
The new features added this time do not directly contribute to the performance of the game, but it is a point to evaluate that the additional function of making games easier to play and removing barriers to enjoy the game is added.rice field.
However, with the abundant functions, the UI of Radeon Software is no longer easy to understand.In particular, the UI in the Full Install state has no menu, and it is difficult to judge where the function is.In that respect, Radeon Software Adrenalin 2021 Edition 21.4.The Minimal Install added in 1 can be said to be British.
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