AMD Releases Catalyst 12.1 Preview - Download & Discussion

Radier · *Last edited by Radier; 12-13-2011 at 23:06.*

The AMD Catalyst™ 12.1 Preview includes all of the features found in AMD Catalyst™ 11.12 and also includes all of the latest optimizations found in the AMD Catalyst 11.11c performance drivers (AMD Catalyst 11.12 does not include the latest 11.11c optimizations). It is highly recommended that all gamers use the AMD Catalyst 12.1 Preview driver.

AMD HD3D technology support enhancement
· Enables support for AMD HD3D technology in conjunction with AMD CrossFireX configurations
· Delivers a new Stereo 3D mode over HDMI 1.4a connections - 1080p at 30Hz is now enabled on supported displays.

AMD Catalyst Control Center / Vision Engine Control Center enhancements – Application Profiles
· AMD Catalyst 12.1 Preview driver enables users to create per application profiles to individually control 3D and CrossFireX settings for Direct3D applications
· Please be sure to select the “Restore Factory Defaults” option under the Catalyst Control Center Preferences menu before using the new application profiles feature – this ensures there are no compatibility issues between previous drivers and the new AMD Catalyst 12.1 Preview driver with regards to application profiles

AMD Catalyst Control Center / Vision Engine Control Center enhancements – Video UI improvements
· AMD Catalyst 12.1 Preview driver includes user interface enhancements to simply adjustment of video color and video quality controls

Performance highlights of the AMD Catalyst™ 12.1 Preview driver (in addition to the AMD Catalyst 11.11c performance driver)
· Improves performance (10%) in Elder Scrolls: Skyrim when Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing is enabled on the AMD Radeon™ HD 6900 Series for single GPU and AMD CrossFireX configurations

http://downloads.guru3d.com/AMD-Cata...load-2826.html

Isbre · **Memory**: Ripjaws 2GHz @ CL7.9.7.24

omg this is totally kick ass!

BrainDedd · 12-13-2011, 08:17 | posts: 125 | Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Lies! Later today is not now!

lol

WhiteLightning · 12-13-2011, 08:18 | posts: 20,490 | Location: Netherlands

finally they included the profile management. nice!

BlackZero · 12-13-2011, 08:29 | posts: 8,078 | Location: United Kingdom

About time, I've nearly forgotten what game profiles are

Pill Monster · 12-13-2011, 08:38 | posts: 20,501 | Location: NZ

^Only about 5yrs overdue...still, better late than never I guess.

BlackZero · 12-13-2011, 09:00 | posts: 8,078 | Location: United Kingdom

Driver's up at guru3d!

WhiteLightning · 12-13-2011, 09:01 | posts: 20,490 | Location: Netherlands

gonna try these on my 4870x2 with skyrim,hopefully they will be better then previous

Aioras · 12-13-2011, 09:02 | posts: 569 | Location: Spain

I'm about to cry... Yet a bit sceptic...

Prag · 12-13-2011, 09:13 | posts: 237

downloading.

Laykun · 12-13-2011, 09:28 | posts: 3,205 | Location: New Zealand

Downloading. Maybe skyrim will actually work for me now ...

BlackZero · 12-13-2011, 09:32 | posts: 8,078 | Location: United Kingdom

BrainDedd · 12-13-2011, 09:33 | posts: 125 | Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Joy!

Zoixy · *Last edited by Zoixy; 12-13-2011 at 09:41.*

OMG yes, so getting these now. Can't wait to see what HD3D is like compared to the samsung 3d I been using.

Editted: Oh and I play battlefield 3. Been testing drivers to see whats best, marthands drivers are the bomb, however hopefully this driver fixes my AA errors.

chanw4 · 12-13-2011, 09:38 | posts: 2,012 | Location: Hong Kong

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZero

The option looks limited....

Enmity · 12-13-2011, 09:41 | posts: 1,091 | Location: New Zealand

for those who are wondering :

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BlackZero · 12-13-2011, 09:48 | posts: 8,078 | Location: United Kingdom

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanw4

The option looks limited....

Limited in what way? They are exactly the same as you get in the control panel?

WhiteLightning · 12-13-2011, 09:49 | posts: 20,490 | Location: Netherlands

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZero

how much MSAA do you have forced there ? or didnt you change anything

Enmity · 12-13-2011, 09:52 | posts: 1,091 | Location: New Zealand

his AA is set to use application settings man. the Anti-Aliasing Mode is set to MSAA.

MadelineX · 12-13-2011, 09:53 | posts: 256 | Location: Seattle, WA

My crossfire in Skyrim no longer yield 30-45 fps after switching between indoor outdoor cells.

Yay!

WhiteLightning · 12-13-2011, 09:55 | posts: 20,490 | Location: Netherlands

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enmity

his AA is set to use application settings man. the Anti-Aliasing Mode is set to MSAA.

oh i see, i wonder how well it works for skyrim. (instead of ingame AA)

Laykun · *Last edited by Laykun; 12-13-2011 at 10:07.*

Skyrim, doesn't work, possibly problem with skyrim itself. *sigh*
Rage crashes.
Assassin's Creed Revelations Tri-fire broken. Confirmed works with single card fine. Crossfire causes screen flickering and strange artifacts.

Stikesis · 12-13-2011, 10:05 | posts: 3 | Location: -

Application Profiles don't save.

UZ7 · 12-13-2011, 10:06 | posts: 5,020 | Location: Everyday Rain Florida

11.11C -> 12.1 Preview

3DMark2011 saw a 1.5%~ increase (lol doesnt really tell you much but that was just a quick bench)

Skyrim @1920x1080 4x/8x Ultra saw 13%~ increase in avg fps. Note that this was a quick test on where I saved from so wherever you are ymmv. At this particular area in Whitehelm I was getting average of 44fps, uninstalled, driver swept, reinstall and I got 51fps avg. This is at stock 880/1375. Will test more later along with BF3.

sososo93 · 12-13-2011, 10:11 | posts: 3

he worked with battlefield3 too?