# AMD admits GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, wearing out SSDs

Source: [Latest from Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amd-adrenalin-bug-could-be-writing-data-continuously-wearing-out-ssds-radeon-owner-claims-external-events-utility-used-up-1-percent-of-ssd-health-every-month-for-over-a-year) · 2026-11-09 · Industry
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## In brief

- AMD has admitted that a GPU driver bug causes continuous data writes, according to the headline and Tom's Hardware.
- The culprit is reportedly AMD's External Events Utility (EEU), which installs alongside Radeon drivers.
- A Radeon owner claims the utility used up 1 percent of SSD health every month for over a year.

## Why it matters

Continuous background writes can shorten the lifespan of SSDs in affected Radeon systems, especially machines that sit idle for long periods.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: Tom's Hardware reports that AMD admits the EEU bug writes data continuously

## Coverage

- [AMD admits GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, wearing out SSDs](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amd-adrenalin-bug-could-be-writing-data-continuously-wearing-out-ssds-radeon-owner-claims-external-events-utility-used-up-1-percent-of-ssd-health-every-month-for-over-a-year) — Latest from Tom's Hardware, 2026-11-09

Tags: amd, radeon, gpu-drivers, ssd, storage-wear, bug

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