AMD submitted Linux kernel graphics driver patches on September 21–23, 2026, to enable GDDR7 video memory support and other new hardware IP blocks, signaling preparation for upcoming RDNA 5 graphics cards. The enablement work in the open-source driver suggests AMD is advancing next-generation GPU development.
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AMD sent out their latest Linux kernel graphics driver patches today for enabling some new hardware IP blocks. And as part of that, preparing for GDDR7 video memory with the AMDGPU driver...
AMD Adds GDDR7 Support to Linux Graphics Driver #AMD #Linux #GDDR7 #GPU #RDNA AMD updates its open-source Linux driver to support GDDR7 memory, signaling future hardware compatibility for next-generation GPUs.
Recent changes to AMD's Linux drivers to enable GDDR7 memory and other graphics IP blocks could indicate that that enablement work on its RDNA 5 GPUs is under way.