If like me you have an AMD card and keep crashing to desktop upon launch of Homeworld 2 classic, simply go to this link and download this zip file. AMD is getting ready for the winter, in this article we look at what AMD labeled the 'Omega Driver'. This is the new 14.12 Catalyst driver which has had some TLC from AMD, improving overall performa.
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Highlights of the Driver:
Windows 10 Technical Preview Support:
- This driver provides full WDDM 2.0 support for Windows® 10 Technical Preview and DirectX® 12 on all Graphics Core Next (GCN) supported products - AMD Radeon HD 7000 and newer graphics products. Official driver support for AMD products will be available when Microsoft® launches Windows® 10 on July 29th, 2015.
- NOTE: To ensure stability, users should upgrade to the latest available Windows® 10 Technical Preview build provided by Microsoft® before installing AMD Catalyst™ 15.7.
Virtual Super Resolution (VSR):
- VSR provides image quality enhancements to games and Windows desktop users by rendering images at a higher resolution and then down-scaling the same.
VSR support has now been extended to the following products:
AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series | AMD Radeon™ R9 280 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 390 Series | AMD Radeon™ R9 270 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series | AMD Radeon™ R7 260 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Series | AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R7 360 Series | AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 | AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 290 Series | Desktop A-Series 7400K APUs and above |
Below is a list of supported resolutions:
Amd Omega Drivers
Target Display Timing | Supported VSR Modes |
1366 X 768 @ 60Hz | 1600 X 900 1920 X 1080 |
1600 X 900 @ 60Hz | 1920 X 1080 |
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1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz | 2048 X 1536 2560 X 1600 3840 X 2400 (AMD Radeon™ R9 285, AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series) |
2560 X 1440 @ 60Hz | 3200 X 1800 |
1920 X 1080 @ 120Hz | 1920 X 1200 @ 120Hz 2048 X 1536 @ 120Hz |
Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC):
- FRTC allows the user to set a maximum frame rate when playing an application in full screen exclusive mode. This feature provides the following benefits:
- Reduced GPU power consumption
- Reduced system heat
- Lower fan speeds and less noise
Nvidia
AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury Series | AMD Radeon™ R9 280 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 390 Series | AMD Radeon™ R9 270 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series | AMD Radeon™ R7 260 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Series | AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R7 360 Series | AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 | AMD Radeon™ HD 7700 Series |
AMD Radeon™ R9 290 Series |
AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ Support:
- AMD FreeSync and AMD CrossFire™ can now be used together in applications using DirectX® 10 or higher. Please note, this feature is currently not supported on systems configured in AMD Dual Graphics mode.
AMD CrossFire™ Profile Enhancements
AMD Catalyst™ 15.7 includes enhancement for the following games since AMD Catalyst™ Omega:
- Battlefield: Hardline
- Evolve
- Far Cry® 4
- Lords of the Fallen
- Project CARS
- Total War: Attila
- Alien: Isolation™
- Assassin's Creed® Unity
- Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
- FIFA 2015
- GRID Autosport
- Ryse: Son of Rome
- Talos Principle
- The Crew
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Dying Light
- The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt
Performance Optimizations versus AMD Catalyst™ Omega
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- Up to 7% in Far Cry® 4 on AMD Radeon™ R7 and AMD Radeon™ R9 200 series and up
- Up to 10% in Tomb Raider on AMD Radeon™ R7 and AMD Radeon™ R9 200 series and up
Please refer to the Release Notes for information regarding known and resolved issues, AMD CrossFire™ Profile enhancements for numerous games and to learn more about which graphics cards support VSR and FRTC.
Nvidia Omega Driver
For instructions on how to uninstall or install the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, you may refer to the following support resources:
Please make sure to read the release notes to familiarize yourself with any known and resolved issues. Please use the Issue Reporting Form to report any bugs – Thank you!