New AMD Pro Edition driver promises a "giant leap" in performance

New AMD Pro Edition driver promises a "giant leap" in performance

The new AMD Software Driver: PRO Edition 22.Q3 has arrived, and AMD claims it delivers "the most significant performance advances yet in any OpenGL application."

Depending on the processor manufacturer, users can expect up to 72% performance improvement over previous versions. The team also provided support for the Windows 11 2022 operating system update.

The redesigned OpenGL driver follows a series of high-profile releases from the company, including AMD 7000 series processors, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.

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After a major rebrand in June 2022, the enterprise-focused suite, formerly known as Radeon PRO Software for Enterprise, has placed a greater emphasis on accelerating performance and workflows, especially while using the best software. 3D modeling, CAD tools, VFX software and other hardware. . - intensive applications.

And in a series of benchmark tests, comparing the 22.Q3 driver to the previous iteration, the results suggest significant improvements across a range of content creation software.

When testing AMD W6600 and W6800 professional GPUs, the team behind the new driver found performance gains of 28-29% in SolidWorks CAD software.

In Autodesk Maya rendering software, that number jumps to 72% on the W6800; 40% on the W6600. Meanwhile, in CATIA, one of the best architecture software tools, performance gains ranged from 57% to 66%.

Overall, AMD reported improved model displays, improved management for larger projects, and streamlined operations. For some tools, such as Maya, stability and overall performance have also been improved.

"We took the redesigned OpenGL and tailored it to boost the performance of OpenGL-based CAD and creative applications, such as Autodesk Maya, which has seen improvements of up to 72% over the previous driver and up to 41% more. The new architecture will also benefit low-power Radeon PRO workstation graphics cards, significantly improving the performance of embedded platforms,” AMD confirmed.

AMD Software Driver: PRO Edition 22.Q3 is available for download here (opens in a new tab).