What is the Windows Driver?

The Windows driver is a software package that allows your computer to interact with AMD's integrated and discrete graphics hardware (GPUs). The driver acts as a communication bridge between the operating system (e.g., Windows) and the AMD graphics hardware, enabling efficient use of the GPU for rendering graphics in games, videos, 3D applications, and more.

• 2D/3D rendering: Gaming, video playback, and graphic design work.
• GPU acceleration: Improves performance in applications like video editing, CAD, and other GPU-intensive tasks.
• Display support: Ensures compatibility with monitors, TVs, and other display devices connected to the system.
• Power management: Helps manage the power consumption of the GPU, especially in laptops.

The driver package typically includes the core AMD Radeon driver, the Radeon Settings (for configuring and tweaking GPU settings), and other utilities for updating the driver, optimizing performance, and managing display outputs.