SIGNALInfrastructure Software·Jun 8, 2026, 10:17 PMSignal55Short term

AMD Support Being Added To UFS Host Controller PCI Driver In Linux 7.2

Source: Phoronix

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AMD Support Being Added To UFS Host Controller PCI Driver In Linux 7.2

Linux's ufshcd-pci as the Universal Flash Storage host controller PCI driver has supported a variety of Intel devices to this point while for Linux 7.2 the first AMD device is set to be added...

Why this matters
Why now

Ongoing development in the Linux kernel constantly introduces support for new hardware, and AMD's market presence necessitates its inclusion over time.

Why it’s important

This signifies AMD's growing hardware ecosystem presence and parity with Intel in foundational software support for essential components like storage controllers.

What changes

AMD-based systems will achieve more robust and native Universal Flash Storage (UFS) performance and compatibility within the Linux environment.

Winners
  • · AMD
  • · Linux ecosystem
  • · Consumers of AMD-based devices
Losers
    Second-order effects
    Direct

    Improved performance and stability for UFS storage on AMD Linux systems.

    Second

    Potentially broader adoption of AMD platforms in segments where UFS performance is critical, such as embedded systems or mobile-derived computing.

    Third

    Enhanced competition in the hardware enablement space, pushing both Intel and AMD to further optimize their Linux driver contributions.

    Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 15 / 100
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