Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to clear the AMD DxCache folder. Clearing AMD shader caches will NOT corrupt installed games, lower graphics settings, or damage your AMD Radeon graphics card.
What is the AMD DxCache Folder?
Located at %LocalAppData%\AMD\DxCache on Windows, this directory is managed by AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition drivers.
When playing DirectX 11, DirectX 12, or Vulkan PC games on AMD Radeon graphics cards (RX 6000, RX 7000 series), AMD Adrenalin compiles game shaders into binary cache files (.bin). Pre-compiled shaders prevent micro-stuttering and frame drops during gameplay.
Over multiple GPU driver updates, obsolete shader cache files accumulate, taking up 3 GB to 20 GB+ of SSD space.
Can You Delete AMD DxCache?
✅ Yes, it is completely safe to delete.
- Fixes game stuttering & graphical glitches: Clearing shader cache is AMD’s official troubleshooting step when games crash after updating Radeon GPU drivers.
- Auto-rebuilt: Your graphics card will automatically regenerate fresh shaders during game loading screens.
How to Safely Clean Up AMD DxCache
Method 1: Using AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition (Recommended)
- Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
- Click Settings (⚙️) > Gaming > Graphics.
- Scroll down to Advanced and click Reset Shader Cache.
Method 2: Manual Folder Deletion
- Close all active PC games.
- Press
Win + R, type%LocalAppData%\AMD, and press Enter. - Open
DxCacheand delete all.binfiles.
Related Guides
- Learn about deleting AMD DxCache.
- How to clean up NVIDIA DxCache.
- Check if you can clean DirectX Shader Cache.
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