AMD dropped Radeon Software for Linux version 25.35.1 to bring official support to Ubuntu 24.04.4 HWE and fix nasty system hangs on Intel hybrid CPUs. This update is specifically useful if you are running unsupported distros like Fedora or Arch where the standard packages lag behind on new hardware compatibility. While it covers everything from RX 9000 down to legacy Vega cards, most users should still stick with their distribution repositories unless they hit a wall first. The installer provides a necessary workaround for enterprise systems and power users who need immediate GPU support without waiting for kernel updates.
Radeon Software for Linux 25.35.1 Fixes System Hangs and Adds Ubuntu Support
AMD just dropped a new driver update that targets specific hardware conflicts and adds support for newer Ubuntu kernels. This release is mostly useful if you are running older enterprise distros or dealing with Intel hybrid CPU hangs on Linux. Most users should stick to their distribution packages unless they hit roadblocks first but the Radeon Software for Linux 25.35.1 installer offers a path forward for those cases.
New Support in Radeon Software for Linux 25.35.1
The update brings compatibility to Ubuntu 24.04.4 with the Hardware Enablement kernel stack which ensures newer graphics features work without manual patching. AMD explicitly lists Fedora and Arch as cases where their proprietary installer is better than distro packages for users needing immediate support. It sounds like a lot of work but sometimes you need the bleeding edge without waiting for Red Hat or Canonical to merge patches into the mainline kernel.
Critical Fixes Within Radeon Software for Linux 25.35.1
A major pain point gets resolved here regarding systems with Intel Arrow Lake or Raptor Lake CPUs where users reported hanging when launching 3D workloads on a secondary GPU. The old drivers struggled to manage the power states correctly during those transitions and caused freezes that required hard resets. If you have never seen your machine freeze while gaming on Linux, this might not apply but it is worth checking before updating since stability matters more than features.
Checking Compatibility Before Updating Your System
The driver covers everything from RX 7000 series down to older Fury and Vega cards but compatibility varies by product line within each series. AMD suggests sticking with standard Ubuntu or Fedora packages for most setups unless you have a very recent discrete GPU that the distribution does not recognize yet. Installing on unsupported systems like Pop!_OS is possible but risky without following their specific guidelines so verify your kernel version first.
AMD Radeon Software for Linux 25.35.1
