AMD has stopped supporting drivers for Ryzen Z1 Extreme processors

AMD has stopped releasing driver updates for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor

TechPowerUp reported that AMD no longer releases drivers for Ryzen Z1 Extreme processors, which are used in portable gaming consoles. The information is based on data from Lenovo’s Korean division, the manufacturer of such devices.

What this means
- The processor was launched more than 2½ years ago, and its support has now officially ended.
- Owners of the ASUS ROG Ally and other models with Z1 Extreme note that updates have been missing for several months.
Reddit reports that the last driver version dates from August 2025.

Thus, AMD likely moved the Ryzen Z1/Z1 Extreme chips to a “periodic” update mode and will no longer release new driver versions, despite their short lifespan.

How this affects OEMs
- Lenovo and ASUS receive drivers from AMD and then test them on their configurations.
- The Ryzen Z1 Extreme allows TDP to be set in the 9–30 W range. This gives a choice between energy efficiency (lower power → lower frame rates) and maximum performance (more power → higher FPS).
- For each configuration, drivers must be specifically configured and tested to ensure proper device operation.

What Lenovo users should do
Users of the Legion Go S model with a Z2 chip sometimes try installing drivers from Z1 Extreme. However, the manufacturer strongly recommends against this – the drivers are incompatible and can cause failures in the portable console.

Thus, the end of support for Ryzen Z1 Extreme puts owners of portable gaming devices in a difficult position: without new drivers they must use outdated versions or seek alternative solutions that may be incompatible with their hardware.