Danny Weber
00:23 23-02-2026
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AMD has reportedly stopped releasing new drivers for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor in portable gaming consoles, leaving users without updates for months. Learn about the impact on devices like ASUS ROG Ally.
According to data published by Lenovo's South Korean division, AMD has effectively halted new driver releases for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor designed for portable gaming consoles. If confirmed, this would mean an early end to active SoC support roughly two and a half years after its launch.
Multiple sources point to the issue. Reddit users and owners of devices based on the Z1 Extreme report that driver updates have been absent for several months. Notably, owners of the base ASUS ROG Ally (non-X model) state that the latest available drivers are dated August 2025, with no new versions observed since.
The situation is complicated because driver distribution involves not only AMD but also device manufacturers like ASUS and Lenovo. The Z1 Extreme chip supports a customizable thermal design power (cTDP) range from 9 to 30 watts, so each manufacturer uses its own parameters. Consequently, drivers require additional testing for specific configurations before reaching users.
Lenovo officially advises against attempts to install drivers from other devices, such as the Legion Go S. Such actions can lead to system instability and other issues, as drivers are not universal across different platforms.
Against this backdrop, the contrast with the newer Ryzen Z2 Extreme is particularly striking, as driver updates for that chip continue to roll out normally. Neither AMD nor portable console manufacturers have provided official explanations, leaving Z1 Extreme users in limbo.