AMD Radeon Adrenalin Graphics Drivers 26.1.1

The software delivers more than just driver updates.

Adrenalin includes a modern interface with an in-game overlay for quick access to settings, letting you monitor FPS, GPU temperature, and usage without leaving your game.

For detailed GPU specifications and real-time monitoring outside of gaming, GPU-Z provides comprehensive hardware analysis that complements Adrenalin's built-in monitoring.

Performance tuning sits at the heart of Adrenalin's feature set.

The software supports auto-overclocking, manual voltage adjustment, fan speed control, and custom performance profiles.

While Adrenalin handles AMD-specific optimizations, MSI Afterburner offers an alternative approach to GPU overclocking with broader hardware support and additional video capture options.

Radeon Image Sharpening and AMD's upscaling technologies enhance visual quality while maintaining smooth framerates.

These features work alongside hardware-accelerated video encoding, which uses your GPU to record gameplay without impacting performance.

Recording & Streaming Features

Adrenalin's built-in recording captures gameplay footage directly to your drive.

For users experiencing audio/video sync issues when recording with certain codecs - particularly the AV1 Codec - switching to H.264 encoding often resolves compatibility problems.

The HEVC Video Extension enables hardware-accelerated H.265 recording for smaller file sizes with equivalent quality.

For streamers requiring more advanced scene composition, audio mixing, and platform integration, OBS Studio provides professional broadcasting tools that leverage AMD's VCE hardware encoder for efficient streaming to Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms.

Recorded footage integrates seamlessly with video editing workflows. HandBrake converts recordings for different devices and platforms, while StaxRip offers advanced encoding options for HEVC and AV1 output.

Play back your captures with VLC Media Player, which handles any format Adrenalin produces without additional codec installation.

System Requirements & Compatibility

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 26.1.1 supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit systems. The combined package includes support for newer RDNA architectures as well as legacy Vega and Polaris series graphics cards.

Ensure DirectX is updated on your system for optimal gaming and video decoding performance.

AMD Link extends functionality to mobile devices, allowing remote game streaming and performance monitoring from smartphones and tablets.

This feature competes with solutions from NVIDIA GeForce users who rely on separate streaming applications.

For troubleshooting driver issues or reporting bugs, AMD provides the Bug Report Tool accessible through their support portal. Check release notes for known issues affecting specific games or configurations before updating.