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AMD Graphics Driver Confusion: RDNA 1 & 2 Support Explained

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

## AMDโข Driverโฃ Release Notes Contained Errors, Prompting Clarification

AMD recently โ€issued updated Adrenalin drivers, but the release notes initiallyโฃ contained inaccuracies that have caused confusion among โฃusers. A version of โ€‹the release notes dated โขOctober โ€‹29, โ€2025, accessible via the Waybackโ€‹ Machine (),briefly stated that USB-C charging would no longer be necessary – โ€‹a โขpuzzling claim given USB-C charging โ€Œvia connected monitors is aโ€‹ standard feature on manyโฃ modern laptops.

The erroneous USB-C reference has sinceโค been removed from theโค current release notes. AMD confirmed to Tom’sโ€Œ Hardware that the โ€‹statement was a mistake.However, another ambiguous entry โ€‹regarding “new game support” remains in the release notes without furtherโข clarification, raising questions about the scope and details of the supported titles.โฃ AMD is maintaining RDNA 1 and RDNAโ€Œ 2 graphics cards in maintenance mode,โค meaning driver updates โคwill โขprimarily focus on bug fixes and critical updates ratherโ€ than major performance โฃenhancements. This makes clarity in release notes notably significant for users of these older architectures. Users are awaiting a more thorough revision of โ€the release notes to address theโ€ remaining ambiguity.

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Placฤƒ video XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070XT: A Glimpse into the Future of Graphics

The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition has arrived, offering a sneak peek at the capabilities of the RDNA 4 architecture. This new graphics card, tested by a tech reviewer, presents an intriguing design with removable fans and delivers strong performance in 2K gaming.

Design and Construction: A Fresh Approach

The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition has arrived in its retail packaging. Inside, the reviewer found the video card itself and three detachable fans. The kit included two transparent sheets with fan mounting instructions and QR codes linking to web pages.

The detachable ventilators represent, without doubt, a unique approach to the graphic cards.

The video card’s three fans are removable. They use magnets to attach, making installation simple. The design is clean, with subtle gaming accents. The lighting is a non-RGB white, creating a functional aesthetic.

Placฤƒ video XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition
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The design incorporates double ball bearings within the three fans. The solid copper plate is nickel-plated. The construction maintains a high level of quality, which is expected from the top-tier XFX Mercury line.

The cooling system includes the three fans, a large copper plate, and 6mm diameter pipes. These components aid in heat dissipation, which extends across much of the card’s surface.

Performance: Benchmarks and Real-World Gaming

The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition was put through tests using the 3DMark suite and Final Fantasy XV. The aim was to assess the video card’s performance level.

๐Ÿ”บAsa appears XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition in the section dedicated to CPU-Z video cards.
๐Ÿ”บAsa appears XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition in the section dedicated to CPU-Z video cards.

The reviewer tested the card with benchmark games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Black Myth: Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077, and F1 22. The tests were conducted at a 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). Graphics settings were at or near maximum, and AMD FSR technology (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) was enabled where available.

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The reviewer noted strong graphical processing capabilities and the effectiveness of FSR in producing extra frames during testing. In games that supported ray tracing, the card provided high-quality scenes and enhanced realism with light behavior.

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Maximum temperatures reached by the component during testing were also recorded by **HWMonitor**.

Info HWMonitor placa video XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition
Info HWMonitor placa video XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition

Notably, the three fans can completely stop when the video card is idle. However, at maximum speed, the fans’ noise is slightly elevated. It wasn’t necessarily disturbing, but it was a little louder than fans on other graphics cards tested by the reviewer.

Price and Verdict

The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition is priced at 3,949 lei on eMAG.ro. The price is current as of the review’s publication date. XFX products are available through **Asbis Romania** partners. More information about XFX products can be found here.

XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition

Pro

  • Very good quality construction, nothing to reproach in any direction, while the fans that can be removed / reattooed very simply comes as an extremely interesting addition;

  • high performance throughout the line;

  • correct reproduction of Ray Thracing effects where they are available;

  • Connectivity with current and very capable ports.

Contra

  • To the maximum speed, the three fans are an idea more noise than those of other video cards I have tested.

ConCluSIonS

According to AMD, their video cards do not seek to be the strongest in the world, the ideal of the American company on this segment being actually the best ratio between price / performance. I would say that by implementing XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition is quite close to this desire, although I would always appreciate the better place when it comes to the increasing costs of the last period. Finally, you have above all the pros and cons of this product, so the purchase decision remains yours.

Price report / specifications

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Placa video XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Gaming Edition – review
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The XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070xt Gaming Edition was assessed over six days. The reviewer returned the card after the testing period.

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