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AMD GPU Driver Bug Causes Excessive SSD Writes

AMD GPU Driver Bug Causes Excessive SSD Writes

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 01:43 UTC
  • •AMD's Radeon GPUs are causing excessive SSD writes due to a driver bug.
  • •The issue can lead to significant SSD wear, potentially reducing lifespan by 1% monthly.
  • •AMD is testing a fix expected in the next driver release.

AMD is addressing a driver issue affecting its Radeon GPU lineup that leads to excessive data writes on SSDs. The problem is linked to the AMD External Events Client Module, which can write up to 432GB of data in 24 hours, potentially degrading SSD health significantly. Reports indicate that this issue has persisted for over a year for some users. AMD is currently testing a fix, which is expected to be included in the upcoming Adrenalin Edition driver release. Affected models include Radeon RX 7000 and 9000 series GPUs. Users can monitor SSD write activity through Windows Resource Monitor and may disable the External Events Utility to mitigate the issue temporarily. The company has not confirmed the full scope of affected products but is actively working on a resolution.

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Timeline

2026-11-09
AMD tests driver fix
AMD confirmed it is testing a fix for the Radeon driver issue causing constant SSD writes.
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2026-11-12
CNET reports on SSD write issue
CNET detailed the excessive SSD write issue linked to AMD GPUs and the ongoing efforts for a fix.
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Common questions

Which AMD GPU models are affected?
The issue reportedly affects Radeon RX 7000 and 9000 series GPUs.
What is the impact of the SSD writes?
Excessive writes can significantly reduce SSD lifespan, with reports of up to 1% health loss per month.
How can I mitigate this issue?
Users can monitor SSD activity via Windows Resource Monitor and disable the AMD External Events Utility temporarily.