AMD has announced two new ATI Catalyst graphics driver updates which unlock new features designed to enable higher performance, greater stability and a more intuitive computing experience. The first has already been released in ATI Catalyst update version 10.2, while the second is scheduled to hit in March.
“As the first and, to date, only company to provide DirectX 11 technology and ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology, AMD continues to demonstrate our commitment to innovation in graphics,” Ben Bar-Haim, corporate vice-president, Software, AMD said. “Our monthly ATI Catalyst driver updates further illustrate that commitment as we focus on continually enabling greater performance, even more rock solid stability, and intuitive, innovative features.”
“The visual experience delivered by today’s personal computers is made possible as much by the driver software layer as it is by the tremendous feature set and performance of the latest graphics cards,” Jon Peddie, founder, Jon Peddie Research stated. “The AMD Graphics Division has internalized this and has created a centre of excellence around driver updates, bringing customers monthly improvements and features in addition to added stability and performance.”
The ATI Catalyst update version 10.2 helps optimize performance with game profiles, allowing gamers to extract an amazing experience. Also fans can take advantage of additional graphics power to increase game performance or image quality settings while using ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology.
The update scheduled for a March release will carry features which further enhance the visual experience of ATI Eyefinity technology, using an easy-to-use wizard. AMD also plans to release monthly ATI Catalyst driver updates for Windows 7 and Windows Vista-based notebooks that incorporate ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2000, HD 3000, HD 4000, and HD 5000 series premium graphics cards. AMD is also working to bring more 3D stereoscopic gaming options to consumers with independent left and right images at 120 Hz.