# Mesa RADV Update Enables FP16 for AMD GFX8 Games

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-RADV-GFX8-FP16-Gaming

A Mesa RADV update enables Vulkan FP16 support by default for AMD GFX8 GPUs. This improves compatibility with newer Steam Play games using VKD3D-Proton. The change addresses issues like SSAO in Witcher 3 post-update.

#vulkan #steam #amdgpu #gaming #mesa #graphics #fp16 #proton

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Created: 2026-10-22T10:47:41.788816+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-22T10:47:41.788816+00:00

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Original source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-RADV-GFX8-FP16-Gaming