## Optimizations for Older GPUs Valve continues to support older AMD GPUs. The company has released new patches to improve power management for GCN 1.0 (Southern Islands) and GCN 1.1 (Sea Islands) GPUs. These improvements build upon the work done last year by Timur Kristóf, which led to the adoption of AMDGPU as the default driver for these cards with Linux 6.19. ## Benefits for Users The changes made by Valve and its contractors offer tangible benefits for those using these older GPUs. In addition to a performance increase, RADV Vulkan support has been introduced out-of-the-box. The new patches aim to address specific issues related to power consumption, contributing to greater efficiency and potentially extending the life of the graphics cards. ## A Long-Term Commitment This work demonstrates Valve's commitment to supporting older hardware, ensuring that users can continue to benefit from optimal performance and updated features even on older systems. The initiative is particularly relevant in a context where planned obsolescence is an increasingly felt problem.