https://blog.geoffcorey.com/tags/amd/ Recent content in AMD on Geoff Corey's Blog Hugo en Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.geoffcorey.com/posts/amdgpu-ring-timeout-minecraft-workaround-using-mesa-zink/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.geoffcorey.com/posts/amdgpu-ring-timeout-minecraft-workaround-using-mesa-zink/ <h2 id="main-problem--solution">Main Problem &amp; Solution</h2> <p>The author describes encountering AMDGPU ring timeout issues with Minecraft on an AMD Radeon RX 6700 system. Rather than modifying kernel parameters, the solution involves leveraging Mesa&rsquo;s Zink driver—a compatibility layer translating OpenGL calls to Vulkan.</p> <h2 id="hardware-configuration">Hardware Configuration</h2> <ul> <li><strong>CPU:</strong> Intel Core i5-12400F</li> <li><strong>GPU:</strong> AMD Radeon RX 6700 (Navi 22, RDNA-2)</li> <li><strong>OS:</strong> EndeavourOS (Arch-based distribution)</li> <li><strong>Desktop:</strong> KDE Plasma (initially), later tested Cosmic and Hyprland</li> <li><strong>Display:</strong> Dual 4K monitors with Freesync support</li> </ul> <h2 id="initial-setup">Initial Setup</h2> <p><strong>Required packages:</strong></p>