The biggest speed brake for Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs was the lack of Windows 11 branch prediction optimizations. Users needed either to wait for Windows 11 24H2 or add the optional KB5041587 update. AMD has now made the fix available by default in both Windows 11 version 23H2 build 22631.44112 and the latest 24H2 builds. This adjustment is anticipated to enhance performance by 3-13 percent in various games, with the most significant improvements seen in Ryzen 9000 and Zen 5 processors.
The AGESA PI 1.2.0.2 BIOS update has been issued for Ryzen 5 9600X and 9700X processors, elevating their maximum power TDP from 65W to 105W. This increase in power capability is expected to elevate processing speeds up to 10 percent when utilized on AM5 and X870 series motherboards, providing a substantial performance boost that highlights AMD’s commitment to delivering optimized user experiences with their hardware products.
AMD has announced a core-to-core latency optimization for the Ryzen 9000 series multi-CCD models. Previously, shared information across cores in different CCDs required two transactions for both reading and writing, a scenario classified as a 'corner case.' The recent BIOS update reduces this to a single transaction, significantly enhancing latency results in applicable situations, which our lab tests indicate can benefit titles like Metro, Starfield, and Borderlands 3.
Additionally, with the latest enhancements, X870 and X870E motherboards are now equipped with PCIe Gen 5 graphics support, NVMe storage capabilities, and USB4 as standard offerings. AMD’s latest updates also include support for enthusiast-class DDR5-8000 EXPO memory, yielding 1-2 nanoseconds of latency improvements. While targeted at a niche market, these advancements exemplify the high-performance aspirations behind AMD’s latest offerings, reflecting a strong push toward elite gaming performance.
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