AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool
6.8#20 in driver updatersFree planFree planWindows
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Driver Genius
8.1#1 in driver updatersFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool | Driver Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Driver rollback | No | A previous driver version can be restored after an update through the rollback function. |
| Founded | 1969 | 2002 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy and security | AMD's privacy notice says it may collect system configuration, hardware, software-version and installation-log information and uses security technologies including encryption for sensitive information transmitted online. | The privacy statement says the company uses cookies and server logs, processes personal information in the United States and other countries, and takes measures to protect stored data. |
| Purpose | The tool checks a PC for compatible AMD Radeon Series Graphics, AMD Ryzen Chipsets and the Windows version, then downloads supporting AMD drivers. | Driver Genius scans a computer for outdated or missing drivers and provides driver updates for hardware such as sound, graphics, network and mainboard devices. |
AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool plans
- AMD Auto-Detect and Install ToolFree
Driver Genius plans
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Edition—
- Platinum Edition—
- Driver Genius Free EditionFree
- Driver Genius Pro Edition$26.95 a year
- Driver Genius Platinum Edition$32.95 a year
Pick AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool if…
It suits Windows users with compatible AMD Radeon graphics or Ryzen chipsets who want the tool to identify their hardware and fetch drivers. Users of unsupported systems or other AMD products need to use AMD Product Selector for manual drivers.
Pick Driver Genius if…
Driver Genius suits Windows users who want automated driver updates, backups and recovery tools in one application. It also fits people who need offline driver installation, hardware monitoring or additional system-maintenance utilities.