AMD Catalyst 13.6 Beta Driver Released For Windows and Linux

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AMD today released AMD Catalyst 13.6 Beta Drivers for Windows and Linux users. The major new addition in these drivers is the support for the new “Richland” A10, A8, A6 and A4 APUs. It also has AMD Enduro technology enhancement, AMD wireless display for Windows 8 and AMD GPU & AMD APU OpenCL 1.2 acceleration in Adobe Premiere PRO CC. No game improvements or fixes were mentioned in the release highlights. You can download AMD Catalyst 13.6 Beta drivers here.

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Feature Highlights of AMD Catalyst 13.6 Beta for Windows:

  • Product support for the new AMD A10, A8, A6, and A4 Series APUs on desktop and mobile platforms.
  • AMD Enduro technology enhancement:
  • Reduces power consumption when running Windows 8 Metro applications detects when Metro applications have idled and moves them to the integrated graphics component.
  • AMD Catalyst Control Center now shows the hardware and software Information pages for AMD discrete GPUs when paired with Intel integrated graphics.
  • Includes AMD GPU & AMD APU OpenCL 1.2 acceleration in Adobe Premiere PRO CC.
  • Support for AMD Wireless Display for Windows 8 and future Windows releases:
    • Supported on AMD Elite A-Series APUs with select Broadcomm and Atheros Wireless adapters.
    • AMD Wireless Display Technology provides the ability to wirelessly display local screen content onto a remote screen in real time. Compliant receiver/TV required.
  • Resolved issues:
    • Resolves HDMI Audio drop-out issues on the AMD Radeon HD Series products.
    • Resolves issues with the AMD Catalyst Control Center showing Audio Display messages at incorrect times.

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