diff --git a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/radeontop/default.nix b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/radeontop/default.nix
index 49e2fdfd90b52..221a26f623406 100644
--- a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/radeontop/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/radeontop/default.nix
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
       blocks. Supports R600 and later cards: even Southern Islands should work.
       Works with both the open drivers and AMD Catalyst. Total GPU utilization
       is also valid for OpenCL loads; the other blocks are only useful for GL
-      loads. Requires root rights or other permissions to read /dev/mem.
+      loads.
     '';
     homepage = "https://github.com/clbr/radeontop";
     platforms = platforms.linux;