# Transcoding issue with AMD GPU **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-linux\ **Created:** [January 26, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786 "2026-01-26T20:55:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![krillion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f9ae1b/32.png) [@krillion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krillion)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/1 "2026-01-26T20:55:47Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 Player Version#: 1.99.0.210-2d92b948 Server hardware 64GB RAM, Intel Xeon 3235W and AMD W6800X Duo - Ubuntu 24.04.3 Player Hardware: 2024 MacBook Pro M3 Max - Tahoe Player Hardware2: Apple TV 4K When I tried playing 4K videos, the playback stops and buffers for a second or two, every 5-7 seconds. Disabling HW Acceleration allows the video to be played without issue. Is AMD GPU the issue or is there a specific driver or adapter I should be using for HW transcoding? ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/2 "2026-01-26T21:23:18Z")
AMD GPUs are not yet officially supported. PMS only has, at best, SDR (not HDR) capability for AMD. SDR is outdated and of little/no use anymore ---
**Author:** ![krillion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f9ae1b/32.png) [@krillion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krillion)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/3 "2026-01-26T21:29:14Z")
Gotcha, Thank you for the update. Any eta on AMD support? Is there anything I can do in the interim? Running software transcoding ramps up the CPU to 80%+ across all cores. Putting a Nvidia card in the same rig isn’t ideal. In my experience running both side by side in the same rig ends up with more issues than fixed. ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/4 "2026-01-26T21:31:16Z")
Nothing you can do at the moment. Chris is finishing the transcoder upgrade (needed to add AMD support) Agenda as far as I know 1. Transcoder upgrade completion 2. Update all Intel drivers 3. Start on AMD ---
**Author:** ![krillion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f9ae1b/32.png) [@krillion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krillion)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/5 "2026-01-26T21:32:47Z")
Looks like I’ve got a bit to wait then. Alright. I’ll see what I can do for just the 4k content. Appreciate it. Does HEVC/x265 matter or is it still boiled down to an AMD issue? ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/6 "2026-01-27T01:38:26Z")
H264 (aka AVC) is SDR (standard dynamic range) . IF the AMD drivers are installed, PMS should be able to transcode it. I don’t have an AMD GPU here so cannot test.. Sorry ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-issue-with-amd-gpu/935786/7 "2026-04-27T01:39:07Z")
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