AMD rolls out a cryptocurrency mining optimization driver

Posted on Wednesday, August 16 2017 @ 19:30 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
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AMD has published a special Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition driver with optimizations for Blockchain Compute Workloads. This driver improves cryptocurrency mining performance for coins like Ethereum, you can download the beta version over here.

This driver is not intended for gaming or workstation workloads, it's a special beta for miners. Lots of AMD's architectures are supported, from the five-year old Radeon HD 7700 series to the new Radeon RX Vega series.

Legit Reviews tested the driver and they conclude this beta helps to keep all Polaris and Vega cards from having issues with larger DAG files:
The Radeon RX 480 went from 24.6 MH/s at DAG #130 and dropped down to 14.8 MH/s at DAG #199. With the new driver the performance went up by a hair and performance at DAG #199 is shown to be 24.8 MH/s according to Claymore’s benchmark script. The performance of the Radeon RX 580, Radeon RX Vega 56 and Radeon RX Vega 64 remained the same at DAG #130 and DAG #199 with the new block chain driver! AMD has greatly improved the DAG performance issue! We did notice that the changes implemented by AMD slightly increased the power draw of the system with the new improvements, but if the hashing power dramatically increases that doesn’t bother us one bit.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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