AMD’s Radeon Software 20.5.1 driver packs 19 bug fixes and support for Windows 10’s May 2020 update

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AMD’s Radeon Software 20.5.1 driver packs 19 bug fixes and support for Windows 10’s May 2020 update

AMD has just released its Radeon Software 20.5.1 driver, bringing with it 19 bug fixes alongside support for Windows 10’s May 2020 update and enhanced AMD Link support. 

For most users, AMD’s long list of bug fixes will be the main reason to adopt their latest drivers, though many issues remain. AMD says that they are actively working to squash as many bugs as possible, though such efforts will take time to address all known issues. 

For those experiencing bugs with AMD’s Radeon Software drivers, we urge you to utilise AMD’s official bug reporting tools to inform them of any issues that you are experiencing. This will help AMD to address any issues that you experience, especially if you provide them with plenty of detail. 

AMD's Radeon Software 20.5.1 driver packs 19 bug fixes and support for Windows 10's May 2020 update  

Support For

– Windows May 2020 Update

– AMD Link

   – Brand new AMD Link Xinput Emulation driver (AMDXE), which will improve compatibility with current and future games. This gets installed the first time game streaming starts with AMD Link and will appear as a new Xbox 360 controller in Device Manager.

Fixed Issues

– Radeon Software may experience a crash or hang on Hybrid Graphics system configurations.
– On a limited number of displays, launching a game may lead to an intermittent black screen that requires a system reboot to resolve.
– Fixed an issue where AMD Link may experience random or intermittent disconnects.
– When performing a task switch, Destinyâ„¢2 may experience an application hang or black screen.
– Overwatchâ„¢ may experience an intermittent crash or black screen when joining a match.
– Incorrect memory clocks may be reported in performance metrics overlay on Radeon RX 5700 series graphics products.
– Some Hybrid Graphics system configurations with Radeon RX 5500 series graphics products may experience a blue screen on driver installation.
– High memory usage may be experienced when Instant Replay and Desktop Recording is enabled on a system and a display on the system has timed out or gone to sleep.
– A TDR or black screen may occur when running the Vulkan test from Geekbenchâ„¢5.
– Hitching may be observed in League of Legendsâ„¢ on some system configurations after performing a task switch.
– Sniper Eliteâ„¢4 may minimize when invoking Radeon Software’s overlay.
– The standard profile in Radeon Software may become applied when the gaming profile is clicked on numerous times in quick succession.
– Lighting corruption may be seen when moving your mouse in Grand Theft Autoâ„¢5 with Radeon Boost enabled.
– Texture corruption may be seen in the bottom right corner of the screen when moving your mouse in Shadow of the Tomb Raiderâ„¢ with Radeon Boost enabled.
– Red Dead Redemptionâ„¢2 may fail to launch in some Hybrid Graphics system configurations.
– Memory Tuning may fail to apply on AMD Radeon VII graphics products.
– “Unable to get requirements” error message may sometimes be displayed in the Upgrade Advisor tab.
– GPU metrics may sometimes fail to load in the performance tab of Radeon Software.
– Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderâ„¢ and Controlâ„¢ may experience application hangs when launched with Radeon Anti-Lag enabled.

Known Issues

– Radeon RX Vega Series and Radeon VII graphics products may experience performance drops when Performance Metrics Overlay is open while a game is running.
– Some game titles may experience hitching when Instant Replay is enabled on Radeon RX 5000 series system configurations.
– Enhanced Sync may cause a black screen to occur when enabled on some games and system configurations. Any users who may be experiencing issues with Enhanced Sync enabled should disable it as a temporary workaround.
– Using Edgeâ„¢ web browser to playback video content with a multi display system configuration may cause a system hang or crash after extended periods of use.
– Performance Metrics Overlay and Radeon WattMan incorrectly report higher than expected idle clock speeds on Radeon RX 5700 series graphics products. Performance and power consumption are not impacted by this incorrect reporting.
– Some games may exhibit stutter intermittently during gameplay on Radeon RX 5000 series graphics products.
– Radeon RX Vega series graphics products may experience a system crash or TDR when performing multiple task switches using Alt+Tab.
– Desktop or In-game corruption may occur intermittently when HDR is enabled.
– Some users may still experience black screen or system hang issues during extended periods of gameplay. AMD will continue to monitor and investigate reports of these issues closely.

AMD's Radeon Software 20.5.1 driver packs 19 bug fixes and support for Windows 10's May 2020 update  

Desktop GPUs 

Radeon Desktop Product Family Compatibility

Radeon RX Navi 5700 Series Radeon VII
Radeon RX 5500 & 5500M RX 5300M (Notebook GPU)
Radeon RX Vega Series AMD Radeon Pro Duo
Radeon RX 580/590 AMD Radeon RX 570
Radeon RX 560  AMD RX 550
Radeon RX 400 Series Graphics AMD Radeon R7 300 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon Pro Duo AMD Radeon R7 200 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 Fury Series Graphics AMD Radeon R5 300 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 Nano Series Graphics AMD Radeon R5 200 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 300 Series Graphics AMD Radeon HD 8500 – HD 8900 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 200 Series Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7700 – HD 7900 Series Graphics


Supported APUs

Radeon Desktop Product Family Compatibility

AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Vega Graphics AMD Athlon Mobile Processors with Vega Graphics
AMD A-Series and FX Processors with Radeon Graphics AMD Ryzen pro Mobile Processors with Vega Graphics
AMD Athlon Pro Mobile Processors with Vega Graphics AMD A-Series Pro Processors with Radeon Graphics


Full Release notes for this driver can be viewed here


Download Links

– Windows 10 (64-bit)
– Windows 7 (64-bit)


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