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AMD today announced the Radeon Software , its new suite completely redesigned and reconfigured drivers with a modern, clean interface, intuitive and significantly faster than its predecessor Catalyst . The new tool was developed by Radeon Technologies Group , a new division of the company that is focused on vertical development to all that is related to graphics. The company also features a completely new user interface, called Radeon Settings .

The first production of the Radeon Technologies Group is a sofwtare strategy (based on Catalyst) presenting new user interfaces, libraries, tools and applications in the new driver package. This new “operating system” graph was called Radeon Software. This means that the AMD Catalyst will be retired, which represents the end of an era but the beginning of another. And the beginning of this era will be with the launch of Radeon Software Crimson Edition, which features a new design and architecture. Its interface, formerly known as AMD Catalyst Control Center (CCC) is now called Radeon / Fire Pro Settings.

This new tool brings modern look, clean and intuitive, showing a clean boot and faster than its predecessor. It also brings new features such as:
– Games Management
– Quality Presets video
– Integration with social media
– Simplified installation EF
– Barra System notifications

The Radeon Crimson edition will be available for download by the end of the year. Below a series of slides about the new AMD driver package:

AMD worked on graphics drivers in the last two decades, and during that time has succeeded in evolving beyond graphics device drivers. This update is more than just a driver, for today AMD has extensive experience in software knowing the importance that a driver brings gamers, game developers, professionals and everyday users.

The Radeon Technologies Group is a team with functions to encompass and capture the most important points in the game display issues, such as DirectX 12 and Virtual Reality technologies. All this under the command of senior vice president and chief architect Raja Koduri, who is also a veteran in the printing industry.

The group aims to boost the gaming industry by improving the performance of new GPUs, creating original technologies, and to ensure that the new software can support GPUs at the highest level and performance. Below a video (in English) with details of the new drivers: