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AMD Shader Tech Slashes Game Load Times
13 Jun
Summary
- AMD's Advanced Shader Delivery now supports all RDNA devices.
- Game shader load times reduced by over 95 percent.
- Technology requires AMD graphics and Windows operating system.
AMD's Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) technology, initially exclusive to handhelds, has expanded to all RDNA-equipped devices, including laptops and desktops. This innovation significantly reduces the time games spend loading shaders, which are crucial for lighting and graphical effects.
For instance, a game like Forza Horizon 6, which previously took 90 seconds to load shaders on a specific PC configuration, now completes the process in just 4 seconds with ASD. This represents an improvement of over 95 percent, translating to less time spent on loading screens.
To utilize ASD, users need an AMD RDNA graphics card, either discrete or integrated. The technology also requires the Windows operating system, the Xbox Gaming Service, and the latest AMD Adrenalin driver. Support for ASD is currently title-dependent, with prominent new games like Black Ops 6 and GTAV Enhanced included in the initial rollout.
