Solo dev enables running CUDA on AMD hardware in Windows, getting multiple CUDA libraries running on a gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU in Windows — CUDA-exclusive workloads on AMD hardware in Windows possible without virtualization or dual-booting
⚡ Quick Hits
- Native CUDA execution is now achievable on AMD graphics cards directly within Windows.
- Users no longer need to rely on cumbersome virtualization or dual-boot setups to run CUDA libraries.
- This groundbreaking software feat was accomplished by a solo developer using an RX 9060 XT.
Greetings, tech enthusiasts! The Tech Monk is here with a fascinating breakthrough that blurs the lines between Team Green and Team Red.
If you've ever felt the sting of hardware lock-in, you know that running NVIDIA's CUDA-exclusive workloads on AMD graphics cards has historically been a massive headache. Historically, getting these libraries to play nice with AMD silicon required jumping through hoops like setting up virtualization, using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), or dual-booting into a dedicated Linux environment.
Not anymore. A solo developer has managed to get multiple CUDA libraries running natively in Windows on an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT gaming GPU. This means that CUDA-dependent software and workloads can now be executed on AMD hardware directly in a standard Windows desktop environment without the performance penalties or workflow interruptions of virtualization.
Veteran hardware journalist Zak Killian—a true tech Renaissance man who has been building PCs since the AMD K6 era—originally highlighted this incredible feat. It's a testament to the fact that the tinkering, DIY spirit of the PC community is stronger than ever.
For developers, researchers, and tech bargain hunters looking to squeeze every ounce of utility out of their AMD GPUs, this is a massive win that drastically increases the value proposition of Radeon hardware. We will be keeping a close eye on this project as the tools mature!
