I tested AMD s/w Preview Driver May 2022 which oddly enough is called 22.10.01.03 and compared the result with previous AMD Adrenalin 22.4.1
Important note: I did Not enable RSR, which I believe had gained even more FPS on my end.
You can read more about RSR here:
https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming...nd-dx11-performance-optimizations/ba-p/523632
3DMark Fire Strike (DX11) Total score 36880 Graphics score 49518
Total score=6.2% Graphics score=5.0%
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme (DX11) Total score 25820 Graphics score 28006
Total score=2.3% Graphics score=1.5% In principle nothing much gained there.
3DMark Time Spy (DX12) Total score 18508 Graphics score 20850
Total score=1.8% Graphics score=1.5% In principle nothing much gained there.
Assassins Creed Odyssey (DX11)
FPS AVG=81
FPS AVG=14%
2560x1440 Ultra settings and Resolution Modifier=120%
Borderless Window mode
* Important note: with the new driver the stuttering is significant lower in this game.
Assassins Creed Valhalla (DX12)
There were No real difference with the new Preview Driver May 2022
FPS AVG=113
FPS AVG=0%
2560x1440 Resolution Scale=110% High and Extreme settings.
Full screen mode.
GTA V (DX11)
FPS AVG=126FPS
FPS AVG=10.5%
2560x1440 Mix of Medium, High and Ultra settings.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Vulkan)
There were No real difference with the new Preview Driver May 2022
FPS AVG=117FPS
FPS AVG=0%
2560x1440 Mix of Medium, High and Ultra settings
My rig:
Mobo: Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (wi-fi) with AMD X570 chipset
BIOS ver. 4201 (with AGESA ComboV2PI 1207).
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (16 cores)
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB 3200MHz CL16
GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT OC 16GB
SAM enabled.
Extended monitor setup: Gigabyte AORUS-FI27Q27" 2560x1440 @165Hz (primary), Philips IPS 24" 1920x1080 @60Hz (secondary).
Chassis: Fractal Design Define 7 with 6x140mm fans: Intake one at bottom, two at front. Outblow: two on top and one at rear.
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15-Se AM4 (2x140mm fans).
Storage: M2 Samsung 980 Pro 2TB NWME, SSD Samsung 950 Pro 1 TB SATA, BPX M2 NWME 480GB
PSU: Corsair RM850X 850W 80 Plus Gold certified.
Mouse: Logitech Gaming mouse MX518
Windows 10 Pro 21H2
Best regards from Sweden