AMD Catalyst 12.8 WHQL Software Suite Released

btarunr · Aug 16, 2012, 12:24 PM

AMD released the first WHQL-signed Catalyst drivers since June. Catalyst 12.8 WHQL is the first unified Catalyst driver certified for Windows 8, its release follows the RTM version of the operating system being available to enterprise and industry customers, ahead of the October 26 consumer retail launch. The driver introduces target-independent rasterization (TIR), an efficient new Direct3D rendering path. The driver also works to improve GPU power consumption. A suite of Windows 8-exclusive features, including native stereo 3D support and unified video API are included. Catalyst 12.8 WHQL also introduces performance-improvements specific to games, including up to 25% performance increase in Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, 10% in Dirt 3, 6% in Batman: Arkham City, and 3% in Battlefield 3. Several game-specific bugs were patched.

DOWNLOAD: AMD Catalyst 12.8 WHQL for Windows Vista, 7 and 8 (64-bit), Windows Vista, 7 and 8 (32-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), Windows XP (64-bit)

The change-log follows.

Features:

AMD’s first official unified and logo certified driver for Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Target-Independent Rasterization (TIR): TIR is a new rendering path that enables superior anti-aliasing in Direct3D driver applications
Native Stereo 3D Support: Windows 8 natively supports stereoscopic 3D gaming and videos via compatible applications
Unified Video API: Video playback has been integrated into the DirectX 11 API, enabling simultaneous video and gaming content. Transcoding performance may also be improved for supporting applications.
Optimized screen rotation for rotation aware devices
Improved sleep/resume performance
Optimized GPU power consumption
Major technologies / features also supported under Windows 8:
o AMD Eyefinity technology
o OpenCL
o OpenGL
o Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
o AMD Dual Graphics
o AMD CrossFire technology
o AMD Overdrive
o AMD Catalyst Control Center
o Vision Engine Control Center

Performance highlights

Up to 25% in Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Up to 3% in Battlefield 3
Up to 6% in Batman: Arkham City
Up to 3% in Dues Ex: Human Revolution
Up to 6% in Crysis 2
Up to 15% in Total War: Shogun
Up to 8% in Crysis Warhead
Up to 5% in Just Cause 2
Up to 10% in Dirt 3

New and updated CAPs

The Secret World (DX11): Resolves corruption seen in HUD/options when running in CrossFire mode on the AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series
TorchLight 2 – Improves single GPU performance, and disables CrossFire due to incompatible support when running in a Multi-GPU configuration
Spec Ops: The Line: Improves CrossFire performance
Hawken: Improves CrossFire performance

Resolved issue highlights

Over/underscan settings are correctly restored on system reboot
Audio is no longer disabled if the connected HDTV Is switched off/on
Shogun 2 : Flickering text is no longer experienced
Star Wars – The Old Republic : In game cinematic no longer experience flicker when using the arrow keys
Dirt Showdown: 8-Ball track No longer hangs with Crossfire enabled
Max Payne 3 : A black screen is no longer observed when launching game in DirectX 11 mode with Crossfire enabled

ChristTheGreat · Aug 16, 2012, 12:37 PM

I installed them yesterday, Just tested D3 lol. I'll have to test Crysis 2, BF3 and Dirt 3.

But they seems fine.

Hardi · Aug 16, 2012, 12:39 PM

"Over/underscan settings are correctly restored on system reboot"

finally

Mistral · Aug 16, 2012, 12:57 PM

Neat, downloading now.

Where and how can we bug AMD for some Tribes: Ascend optimization? That game should be running much faster than it it now.

Prima.Vera · Aug 16, 2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btarunr

[*]TorchLight 2 – Improves single GPU performance, and disables CrossFire due to incompatible support when running in a Multi-GPU configuration

I LOLed here!

Phusius · Aug 16, 2012, 02:10 PM

3dmark11 won't boot up now ever since i installed and reinstalled 3dmark11.

Atom_Anti · Aug 16, 2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phusius

3dmark11 won't boot up now ever since i installed and reinstalled 3dmark11.

For me 3Dmark11 working, but 3DMark2001SE ain't

.

12.7beta wasn't faster?

t_ski · Aug 16, 2012, 03:54 PM

Are these the WHQL version of the 12.7 beta's?

ThE_MaD_ShOt · Aug 16, 2012, 04:11 PM

These don't support 4xxx and lower cards but do support win xp. hmm the irony. That and you have to have a 5 series or higher card to get win 8 drivers. Crapola

fullinfusion · Aug 16, 2012, 04:37 PM

And should I waste my time downloading these? probably another waste of time.

Prima.Vera · Aug 16, 2012, 05:44 PM

Where are the 12.9 beta ??

chief-gunney · Aug 16, 2012, 05:58 PM

crashes my firefox on battlelog regularly

Mistral · Aug 16, 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prima.Vera

I LOLed here!

Worried that Crossfired Rad 5450's won't be able to run Torchlight 2 at 1080p with 4xSSAA? I for one would like an actual release date for the game.

fullinfusion · Aug 16, 2012, 10:44 PM

This Amd driver blows! 3Dmark 11 don't work period, and it fucked with Avast and broke its updater.

Reverted back to 12.4 and everything works again.

Cant wait to dump this red shit once and for all

Mussels · Aug 17, 2012, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardi

"Over/underscan settings are correctly restored on system reboot"

finally

wanted to post exactly that. thank god its fixed at last.

MxPhenom 216 · Aug 17, 2012, 04:58 AM

Looks like some solid drivers from AMD.

Mussels · Aug 17, 2012, 05:28 AM

so it breaks useless benchmarks, and useless antivirus? awesome, i'm so in for this driver

erocker · Aug 17, 2012, 06:15 AM

3DMark 11 is working fine here.

m1dg3t · Aug 17, 2012, 06:18 AM

Are these good to go on 5xxx series cards? I know, I know. But I'm feelin' kinda lazy

Cheers!

Arciks · Aug 17, 2012, 06:23 AM

Just installed clean copy with deleting old drivers with sweeper,but if gave out error that there was some problems with installation,and catalyst wont run

InnocentCriminal · Aug 17, 2012, 06:59 AM

I'm getting good reports from my 6950*. My friend with a 7570 said "it feels better" and two others (one with a 6850 another with a 5850) both said they've received improvements.

Pretty pleased with 12.8.

3DMark11 working fine here as well.

the54thvoid · Aug 17, 2012, 07:48 AM

I just over install new drivers (don't bother with uninstalling old ones). Don't have any problems.

3DMark11 ran fine and so has BF3 and DayZ still runs.

No issues here.

Melvis · Aug 17, 2012, 08:13 AM

CCC tells me that these drivers are now out and to update to them....but i use a HD48XX

Phusius · Aug 17, 2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phusius

3dmark11 won't boot up now ever since i installed and reinstalled 3dmark11.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullinfusion

This Amd driver blows! 3Dmark 11 don't work period, and it fucked with Avast and broke its updater.

Reverted back to 12.4 and everything works again.

Cant wait to dump this red shit once and for all

For some odd reason the default install folder for 3dMark11 was changed to program folder non-x86, so I just moved it over and it is working again, wasn't an issue with 12.8 at all afterall.

Alvy Ibn Feroz · Aug 17, 2012, 11:26 AM

Great driver. Works great without any problem.

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Hard Disk:	OCZ Vertex SSD 60GB,vertex 2 ssd 120GB,750GB,1TB
Optical Drive:	Blu-rey
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell Ultrasharp 2709W 27"
Case:	XCLIO FULL TOWER
Sound Card:	Integrated
PSU:	TAGAN ITZ SERIES 1100W
Software:	Windows 8 PRO
Benchmarks:	3Dmark11 - performance test - 9430

Aug 17, 2012, 06:59 AM	#21
InnocentCriminal Resident Grammar Amender Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 'ereyfurd, UK Posts: 5,471 (1.82/day) Thanks: 198 Thanked 855 Times in 667 Posts System Specs	I'm getting good reports from my 6950. My friend with a 7570 said "it feels better" and two others (one with a 6850 another with a 5850) both said they've received improvements. Pretty pleased with 12.8. 3DMark11 working fine here as well. __________________ Post count isn't* an intelligence meter. During the rectification of the Vuldronaii the Traveler came as a large, moving Torb. Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the Meketrex supplicants they chose a new form for him—that of a giant Sloar! Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day, I can tell you. Musek*: "InnocentCriminal - a Chuck Norris of the TPU - knows what you are about to type and he WILL type it faster than you."*

System Name:	BeeR 6
Processor:	Intel Core i7 3770K
Motherboard:	ASUS Maximus Gene V
Cooling:	Corsair H100i
Memory:	8GB Samsung Green 1600MHz DDR3
Video Card:	2GB XFX HD6950 (PCIe)*
Hard Disk:	256GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD
CRT/LCD Model:	20.1" Viewsonic VX2025WM/32" Vistron HDTV
Case:	Fractal Design Arc Mini
PSU:	Corsair HX750W
Software:	64bit Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Benchmarks:	* flashed to 6970.

Aug 17, 2012, 07:48 AM	#22
the54thvoid Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,053 (1.64/day) Thanks: 329 Thanked 854 Times in 504 Posts System Specs	I just over install new drivers (don't bother with uninstalling old ones). Don't have any problems. 3DMark11 ran fine and so has BF3 and DayZ still runs. No issues here. __________________ My Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=75854

System Name:	Dulie.
Processor:	i7 3930k @ 4.2GHz
Motherboard:	Asus P9 X79 PRO
Cooling:	Dual Loop with 2 D5's, gpu on 120.4 rad, cpu on 120.2
Memory:	16Gb 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance
Video Card:	GTX Titan @ 1.5GHz
Hard Disk:	2x120GB SSD - Corsair Force Series 3, OCZ Vertex II
Optical Drive:	Removed for radiator
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell Ultrasharp 27" (2560x1440)
Case:	Silverstone TJ07 (modded black interior)
Sound Card:	On Board
PSU:	Seasonic Platinum 1000W
Software:	W7