{"id":53207,"date":"2025-02-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=53207"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:50:42","slug":"amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-smartaccess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-smartaccess\/","title":{"rendered":"AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD SmartAccess"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our GPUs are marvellous pieces of tech. They are packed with cutting-edge features designed to enhance our performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53208\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMD-SmartAccess.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AMD SmartAccess<\/strong> is just one great example of this. It can be found with all AMD Radeon GPUs, which we\u2019re uncovering in this blog post.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is AMD SmartAccess?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMD SmartAccess enables your Ryzen processor to harness the full potential of your GPU\u2019s memory (VRAM) to enhance your performance and reduce latency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are multiple versions of AMD\u2019s Smart Technologies, each designed to improve your experience depending on your workload. This includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SmartShift Max \u2013 <\/strong>dynamically shifts power between your Ryzen processor and Radeon GPU in your laptop to notably enhance gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, content creation, and productivity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SmartShift Eco \u2013 <\/strong>allows you to play or create for longer unplugged. While on the go, your games will use your Ryzen processors integrated graphics, however, when plugged in, your laptop automatically switches to Radeon graphics for unparalleled performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SmartShift RSR \u2013 <\/strong>designed to upscale your gameplay through Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) while intelligently maintaining a high and steady FPS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SmartAccess Graphics \u2013 <\/strong>automatically determines whether your PC should use your dGPU or APU based on your workload.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-smart-access-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SmartAccess Memory<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>provides your Ryzen processor with full access to your Radeon GPU VRAM for faster data transfers between the two with minimal latency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SmartAccess Video \u2013 <\/strong>accesses the video compression engines on both your Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU to evenly distribute video encoding and decoding for faster speeds, fewer dropped frames, and smoother editing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter--1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47945\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter--1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter--768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter--1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4K-Gaming-Blank-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Bottom-Text-Blog-1600x900Light-TextTwitter-.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Hardware Do You Need for AMD SmartAccess?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of AMD\u2019s Smart technologies require an AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics card to work. However, for certain versions, you\u2019ll need to ensure your PC meets a few requirements. This includes;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SmartAccess Memory<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimum<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD 500 Series Motherboard or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPU or later&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPU or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Updated BIOS to support SAM functionality&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SmartAccess Video<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimum<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD 500 or 600 Series Motherboard or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Ryzen 3000, 5000, or 7000 Series CPU or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>or AMD 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 Series CPU with integrated graphics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPU or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The latest GPU drivers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SmartAccess Graphics<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Minimum<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD 500 or 600 Series Motherboard or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Ryzen 3000, 5000, or 7000 Series CPU or later. This cannot be an APU.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPU or later&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AMD Radeon Software Driver 20.11.12&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Will AMD SmartAcess Improve Your Performance?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMD Smart technologies have been designed to squeeze as much performance out of your hardware as possible. Perfect for those looking to level up their gaming or creative workflows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <strong>AMD SmartAccess Video <\/strong>streamlines the process by utilising both your CPU and GPU video encoders and decoders. This enables fast speeds while you create, fewer dropped frames, and even better responsiveness while editing your next viral video. Plus, the entire process is evenly split across both video compression engines to facilitate greater efficiency and minimal latency during your heavy-duty workloads.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking to Take Advantage of AMD Smart Tech?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to harness AMD Smart tech to revolutionise the way you game or create, you can find plenty of high-quality compatible gaming PCs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve showcased three of our faves below, but you can also explore our full collection of AMD gaming PCs by clicking the button.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-systems\/gaming-pcs\/amd-gaming-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop AMD Gaming PCs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>OcUK Gaming Hawk<\/strong> <strong>Configurable PC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configurable gaming PC&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable base hardware specification to suit your needs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As standard includes an Intel I5-14600KF CPU and Radeon RX 9070 GPU&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 16GB DDR5 RAM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional M.2 and 2.5\u2019\u2019 SATA SSDs to choose from&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-intel-i5-14600kf-radeon-rx-9070-gaming-pc-fs-1fb-og.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-2024-update-pc-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"OcUK Gaming Hawk - Intel i5 14600KF, Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming PC\" class=\"wp-image-45572\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-2024-update-pc-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-2024-update-pc-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-2024-update-pc-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ocuk-gaming-hawk-2024-update-pc.jpg 727w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Harrier-300x296.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44984\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Harrier-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Harrier.png 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OcUK Gaming Harrier Configurable PC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configurable gaming PC&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customisable to suit you&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional storage drives to choose from&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ocuk-gaming-harrier-amd-ryzen-7-7700x-radeon-rx-7700-xt-gaming-pc-fs-1eu-og.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OcUK Gaming Condor Configurable PC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configurable gaming PC&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional secondary storage drive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows 11 Home included&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ocuk-gaming-condor-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-rx-7900-xtx-gaming-pc-sys-ocg-00071.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Condor-283x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44985\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Condor-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OcUKGaming-Condor.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn More in \u2018AMD Radeon Uncovered\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-software-adrenalin-edition\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49693\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AMD-Uncovered-AMD-Software.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-fsr\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51343\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Radeon-Uncovered-FSR.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/amd-radeon-uncovered-amd-freesync\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50663\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AMD-FreeSync.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You Use AMD Smart Technologies?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you use any of AMD Smart technologies to enhance your performance? Which one and why? Tell us in the comments below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*PC specs are subject to change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our GPUs are marvellous pieces of tech. They are packed with cutting-edge features designed to enhance our performance. AMD SmartAccess is just one great example of this. 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