AMD 16.6.2 drivers out

[Elixer]

In case you were itching to use wattman (I still think this is the dumbest name I have heard of) well, now you can (if you own a 480)*.

AMD releases 16.6.2 drivers for all cards they still support.
https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-ar...are-Crimson-Edition-16.6.2-Release-Notes.aspx

AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.6.2 Release Notes
Article Number: RN-WIN-RADEONCRIMSON16.6.2

Radeon Software Crimson Edition is AMD's revolutionary new graphics software that delivers redesigned functionality, supercharged graphics performance, remarkable new features, and innovation that redefines the overall user experience. Every Radeon Software release strives to deliver new features, better performance and stability improvements.

Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.6.2 Highlights

Support for:
Radeon™ RX 480
New AMD Crossfire profile available for:
World of Tanks™
Radeon WattMan: A brand new utility for Radeon Software that allows users more complete control over their graphics processor. More information on Radeon WattMan and its supported products can be found here.
AMD Crossfire Toggle: A new option has been introduced into Radeon Settings under the "Gaming -> Global Settings" tab. This allows users to toggle AMD Crossfire support globally "on" for supported games or "off" for all gaming profiles.
HDMI® Scaling: Radeon Settings now provides the option for the user to adjust their display image scaling on HDMI® connected displays. This option is available under the "Display" tab in Radeon Settings for supported configurations.​
Display Color Temperature: Radeon Settings now allows a user to set display color temperature based on either the displays predefined settings or manually via a slider configured to support the displays supported range. This option is available under the "Display" tab in Radeon Settings for supported configurations.
Desktop Color: Radeon Settings has added the option to launch the operating systems color page via the new "Desktop Color" button which is available in the "Display" tab in Radeon Settings for supported configurations.
Vulkan™ Version: Currently installed Vulkan™ version information has now been made available through the Radeon Settings "System -> Software" tab.

Fixed Issues

Flickering may be observed in AMD Crossfire mode configurations while playing Hitman™ in select gameplay missions.
Flickering may be observed in AMD Crossfire mode configurations while playing Heroes of the Storm™.
Intermittent or minor white flashing may occur on some web browsers when using Netflix™ and hovering over the UI or icons.
Minor stuttering may occur in AMD Crossfire mode configurations when playing Elite Dangerous™.
Flickering may be observed in AMD Crossfire mode configurations while using the inventory and character pages in The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt.
Flickering may be observed in AMD Crossfire mode configurations during the battle and tutorial loading screens in Star Wars™ Battlefront.

So, basically, they just let you play with wattman now, since the above list is pretty anemic, and only for crossfire it seems.
*edit, seems only the 480 cards can use wattman.

 

[SimianR]

Looks like wattman is only available for the RX 480 GPU's, unfortunately.

 

[Elixer]

Looks like wattman is only available for the RX 480 GPU's, unfortunately.

I didn't get a chance to try them yet, thanks for the info!

 

[Shmee]

Good to see all the crossfire fixes, especially the flickering in SWBF! Also, looking forward to trying WOT with crossfire mode

 

[Final8ty]

But WOT does not support multi GPU the last time i heard.

 

[Shmee]

Well, I guess now it is supported by AMD drivers. I think there was already SLI support.

 

[LTC8K6]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=38327364&postcount=584

They got informed by AMD on Monday, that the 16.6.2 driver has a bug with limits PCIe bandwidth. Therefore they got Crimson 16.20.1035.1001-RC1 which solved the problem and noticed a performance increase of up to 5% compared to 16.6.2.
From what i read, most other reviews just used the buggy 16.6.2 driver.

 

[zentan]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=38327364&postcount=584

I am little confused with the translation.

Original text from Computerbase.de
"Im Durchschnitt ist die Radeon RX 480 etwa 1,5 Prozent schneller."

Is it 1.5% or 5%?

 

[A_Skywalker]

So if I use this WATTMAN and overclock or underclockundervolt the card will it stay like this after restarting the pc or no? Do I need after this to return it to normal again or it will be again in its normal clcoks on new restart?

 

[LTC8K6]

I am little confused with the translation.
Is it 1.5% or 5%?

Looks like 1.5% to me...

 

[psolord]

thanks

 

[cusideabelincoln]

Still perplexed why we can't change refresh rate or resolution in Crimson.

 

[Final8ty]

Still perplexed why we can't change refresh rate or resolution in Crimson.

AMD said that they don't want to duplicate features that are available in windows.

 

[BHZ-GTR]

Hi Friends

I'm going I download video card drivers

This driver is how much influence. For R9 290 And R9 390X

Thank You.