AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1 is now available as a WHQL-recommended driver for Windows 10 and Windows 11, adding official support for the new Radeon RX 9050 RDNA 4 graphics card alongside targeted game support and a useful set of Radeon RX 7000-series fixes.
AMD’s July 28 release notes confirm the RX 9050 joins the supported Radeon 9000-series lineup. The driver also carries optimizations for Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Early Access and Out of Control Evolution. TweakTown first highlighted the release’s connection to AMD’s newly introduced entry-level GPU.
The Radeon RX 9050 appears to be AMD’s newest low-end desktop RDNA 4 part. Partner announcements from ASRock indicate an 8GB model with 16 Compute Units, a 128-bit memory interface, and boost clocks up to 2.6GHz; broader retail availability and final AMD reference specifications remain less clear.
For prospective RX 9050 buyers, Adrenalin 26.7.1 is therefore not simply a routine game-ready update: it is the required baseline for full Windows driver support. AMD lists the package as compatible with Radeon RX 9070, RX 9060, and RX 9050 series cards, as well as older Radeon RX 7000-, 6000-, and 5000-series products.
The release also addresses:
Windows 10 users should also check that Smart Access Memory remains enabled after installing the driver, as AMD acknowledges that the feature can become disabled following the update. AMD separately warns that AI Bundle components may fail to install in regions with restricted access to HuggingFace or GitHub.
For Radeon RX 7000 owners on Windows 10 using FSR 4.1, or players preparing for the Gears of War: E-Day early-access beta beginning August 6, Adrenalin 26.7.1 is a sensible update. Everyone else should weigh the fixes against the remaining Battlefield 6 and Smart Access Memory caveats before rolling it out broadly.
AMD’s July 28 release notes confirm the RX 9050 joins the supported Radeon 9000-series lineup. The driver also carries optimizations for Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Early Access and Out of Control Evolution. TweakTown first highlighted the release’s connection to AMD’s newly introduced entry-level GPU.
A driver lands before the RX 9050 reaches more systems
The Radeon RX 9050 appears to be AMD’s newest low-end desktop RDNA 4 part. Partner announcements from ASRock indicate an 8GB model with 16 Compute Units, a 128-bit memory interface, and boost clocks up to 2.6GHz; broader retail availability and final AMD reference specifications remain less clear.For prospective RX 9050 buyers, Adrenalin 26.7.1 is therefore not simply a routine game-ready update: it is the required baseline for full Windows driver support. AMD lists the package as compatible with Radeon RX 9070, RX 9060, and RX 9050 series cards, as well as older Radeon RX 7000-, 6000-, and 5000-series products.
Windows 10 FSR 4.1 crashes are among the notable fixes
The more immediate payoff is for existing RDNA 3 users. AMD says 26.7.1 resolves intermittent game crashes on Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs when AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 is enabled under Windows 10.The release also addresses:
- Model flickering, rendering failures, and intermittent Blender crashes on Radeon RX 7000-series and newer GPUs.
- A missing directional-indicator icon in Fortnite on Radeon RX 7000-series and newer hardware.
- A reporting problem in Adrenalin that could show FSR Upscaling and FSR Frame Generation as inactive in Battlefield 6 on Radeon RX 9000-series cards.
A few deployment caveats remain
AMD’s known-issues list still includes Battlefield 6 crashes or driver timeouts on systems using a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, plus possible texture corruption when AMD Record and Stream is active. The company says it is working with the game developer on the Ryzen AI issue.Windows 10 users should also check that Smart Access Memory remains enabled after installing the driver, as AMD acknowledges that the feature can become disabled following the update. AMD separately warns that AI Bundle components may fail to install in regions with restricted access to HuggingFace or GitHub.
For Radeon RX 7000 owners on Windows 10 using FSR 4.1, or players preparing for the Gears of War: E-Day early-access beta beginning August 6, Adrenalin 26.7.1 is a sensible update. Everyone else should weigh the fixes against the remaining Battlefield 6 and Smart Access Memory caveats before rolling it out broadly.