Use the Microsoft provided driver.
| Feature | Status | |---------|--------| | Aero / DWM | Works | | DirectX 9 | Good (native) | | DirectX 10 | Works but unstable in some titles | | DirectX 11 / 12 | No (hardware unsupported) | | Vulkan | No | | Hardware video decoding (H.264) | Partial (UVD 2.2) – modern codecs (HEVC, VP9) unsupported | | Multi-monitor | Works with official driver | | Modern browsers (Chrome/Edge) | Will fallback to software rendering → high CPU usage |
Recommendation: Do not use the HD 4890 on Windows 10 as a primary gaming or media PC. It is best suited for: ati radeon hd 4890 drivers windows 10 64bit new
| Driver Version | Windows 10 Support | Availability | |----------------|--------------------|---------------| | Catalyst 15.7.1 | Partial / Buggy | AMD website (legacy) | | Windows Update driver | Basic functionality only | Automatic | | Crimson / Adrenalin 2024 | Not compatible | None |
AMD officially states: “The Radeon HD 4000 series is not recommended for Windows 10. No further driver updates will be released.” Use the Microsoft provided driver
Since new official drivers do not exist, you have two options depending on your needs:
There are no new drivers specifically designed for the ATI Radeon HD 4890 for Windows 10 64-bit. The Radeon HD 4000 series is considered "Legacy" hardware and has reached End of Life (EOL) status. | Driver Version | Windows 10 Support |
The last official driver support for this card was provided years ago.
Use the "Legacy Driver" workaround.