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AMD Catalyst 12.11 Driver Performance Never Settle
Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/22/2012 02:56 AM [ 48 comment(s) ]
AMD is getting ready for the winter, in this review we test the new 12.11 Catalyst driver which has had some TLC from AMD, improving overall performance on a number of games. Next to that AMD is launching their Never Settle game Bundle, purchase a R7000 series dedicated card and you can get some great free games.
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Pill Monster
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:07 AM
Any benefits for 6xxx series cards?
Any benefits for 6xxx series cards?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:10 AM
No I'm afraid not, GCN architecture only, so these optimizations effect series 7000 only.
Any benefits for 6xxx series cards?
No I'm afraid not, GCN architecture only, so these optimizations effect series 7000 only.
UnrealGaming
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:11 AM
Nice
Nice
DarkKnightDude
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:13 AM
Warfighter? Far Cry 3? Hitman? Sleeping Dogs?
Damn they're going all out. I might pick up another 7970.
Warfighter? Far Cry 3? Hitman? Sleeping Dogs?
Damn they're going all out. I might pick up another 7970.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:13 AM
Yeah most likely these are the drivers that were suppose to release a few months back to improve the 7k series just like last year with the 6k series getting a boost, but what I'm surprised is how much they can squeeze out of them and just in time for the holidays.
Any benefits for 6xxx series cards?
Yeah most likely these are the drivers that were suppose to release a few months back to improve the 7k series just like last year with the 6k series getting a boost, but what I'm surprised is how much they can squeeze out of them and just in time for the holidays.
King4x4
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 05:23 AM
And I just punched in at work for a 12 hour shift... Need my driver fix badly!
And I just punched in at work for a 12 hour shift... Need my driver fix badly!
Neo Cyrus
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 06:18 AM
I would have been shocked if they made any improvements to the 6000 series. I'd settle for a completely stable driver at this point.
No I'm afraid not, GCN architecture only, so these optimizations effect series 7000 only.
I would have been shocked if they made any improvements to the 6000 series. I'd settle for a completely stable driver at this point.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 07:31 AM
Hurry up and bring the 89xx series AMD im waiting for you
, very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.
Hurry up and bring the 89xx series AMD im waiting for you
, very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:07 AM
yeah thanks for review Hilbert. I'll kick these drivers in my rig asap.
yeah thanks for review Hilbert. I'll kick these drivers in my rig asap.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:16 AM
This is great news, i'd love to play Crysis 3 with x2 7970 lightnings.
Hurry up and bring the 89xx series AMD im waiting for you , very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.
, very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.This is great news, i'd love to play Crysis 3 with x2 7970 lightnings.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:20 AM
wow long time no see driver performance boost with ATI cards. Maybe AMD changed the catalyst team.
wow long time no see driver performance boost with ATI cards. Maybe AMD changed the catalyst team.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:06 AM
Same here, Chispy.
I'm waiting to see what the new cards have to say.
Hurry up and bring the 89xx series AMD im waiting for you , very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.
, very nice boost in performance , obviously now its on par with the 680gtx same level now both cards. Enjoy the free boost guys i shall wait for the new cards.Same here, Chispy.
I'm waiting to see what the new cards have to say.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 10:15 AM
Can this be real? I just looked at the calendar and it's definitely not April 1st.
Can this be real? I just looked at the calendar and it's definitely not April 1st.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 10:49 AM
I'm looking forward to read the 12.11 discussion. I'll consider going AMD if it turns out they've really improved the drivers; fixed bugs and all that.
I'm looking forward to read the 12.11 discussion. I'll consider going AMD if it turns out they've really improved the drivers; fixed bugs and all that.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 10:50 AM
Great job from AMD. Will get them installed when I'm back from work!
Great job from AMD. Will get them installed when I'm back from work!
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 11:38 AM
wow , a very nice boost!
wow , a very nice boost!
Nwanko
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 01:20 PM
WOW....like 10-15 fps boost in BF3. Me like it!
WOW....like 10-15 fps boost in BF3. Me like it!
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 01:23 PM
Nice indeed, gonna try this on my laptop.
Nice indeed, gonna try this on my laptop.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 01:47 PM
If AMD doesn't release an updated driver for 6XXX series cards they can suck
If AMD doesn't release an updated driver for 6XXX series cards they can suck
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 02:21 PM
Front my point of view the hd6000 series didn't suffer from performance issues, only the new hd7000 series cause of the new architecture.
If AMD doesn't release an updated driver for 6XXX series cards they can suck
Front my point of view the hd6000 series didn't suffer from performance issues, only the new hd7000 series cause of the new architecture.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 02:36 PM
Very impressive hope nVidia does something similar would love an extra 10% of performance out of my 670. This makes the 7xxx cards very attractive.
Very impressive hope nVidia does something similar would love an extra 10% of performance out of my 670. This makes the 7xxx cards very attractive.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 04:16 PM
I wish I could get those games for free...lol
I already have 2 of them. Best cards I have had.
I wish I could get those games for free...lol
I already have 2 of them. Best cards I have had.
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 07:49 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
SLI-756
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:00 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
Taking it badly LOL.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
Taking it badly LOL.
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wow 15-20%?! crazy!
was there a hidden on switch? turn on hidden spus? lol