Name | AMD Catalyst |
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Logo | |
Screenshot | |
Caption | AMD Catalyst Control Center running on Windows 7 |
Developer | ATI Technologies |
Author | Advanced Micro Devices |
Released | (v. 2.1) |
Frequently updated | yes |
Operating system | Microsoft WindowsLinux |
Platform | IA-32 and x64.NET Framework |
Size | 51.75 MB ~ 93.93 MB |
Language | |
Genre | Device driver and system monitor |
License | Freeware |
Website |
AMD Catalyst (formerly named ATI Catalyst) is a device driver and utility software package for ATI line of video cards. It runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux, on 32- and 64-bit x86 processors.
The original Catalyst consisted of four software elements: #A new, unified driver for ATI Radeon graphics cards #Hydravision, ATI's proprietary desktop management software #An ATI "Multimedia Center" #ATI's Remote Wonder software #A new AGP diagnostic and stability tool #A newly redesigned control panel
Key features promised by ATI include frequent driver updates with performance enhancements, bug fixes, and new features.
Support for Windows 9x was dropped with the version 4.4 on 7 April 2004, although there were some later releases for these operating systems, including and up to a Windows Me build of Catalyst 6.2 released on 9 February 2006. Support for Windows 2000 was dropped from releases after 6.5. Support for Windows Vista was added in 7.2 on 22 February 2007. Support for Windows XP x64 edition was added on 21 November 2007 in 7.11. Support for Windows 7 was added in 9.7 on 23 July 2009.
Starting with version 4.9 released on 4 September 2004, the Catalyst driver package included the ATI Catalyst Control Center, a new software application for manipulating many of the hardware's functions, such as 3D settings, monitor controls and video options. It shows a small 3D preview and allows the user to see how changes to the graphics settings affects the quality of the rendered image. It also shows information about the card itself and the software data. This application requires Microsoft .NET Framework.
Linux version has been criticized for its perceived stability and performance issues as well as lack of options. The state of the driver has improved over time with AMD trying to work in concert with application developers, although for most instances the drivers are considered to be solid enough for most tasks and functional for most users.
HydraVision was originally developed in late 90s by Appian Graphics for their multi-head display solutions. ATI acquired HydraVision in July 2001 along with Appian's HydraVision team to join its then-new dual-head Radeon 7500 and 8500 series.
Currently it is an optional component of the Catalyst software suite.
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