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AMD Shifts RX 6000 Graphics Cards to Maintenance Mode, Focuses on Newer Series
AMD has transitioned its RX 6000 graphics cards to maintenance mode, limiting updates and support, which could impact users relying on these graphics processing units.
- AMD has announced that its RX 6000 graphics cards, based on the RDNA 2 microarchitecture, will now receive limited support, focusing on newer RX 7000 and RX 9000-series GPUs.
- In the Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver release notes, AMD clarified that while new game support will be limited, RX 5000 and RX 6000 graphics card owners will still receive essential updates as needed.
- Despite the backlash from users, AMD reassured that day-one game patches and necessary device driver updates for RX 6000 graphics card owners will continue, albeit without major feature development.
Why It Matters
This shift to maintenance mode highlights AMDs focus on its latest graphics card lines while potentially sidelining a significant user base still dependent on the RX 6000 series. It reflects broader industry trends towards prioritizing newer technologies over legacy support.