AMD bets on the next Windows update for its Ryzen processors

AMD has officially responded to criticism regarding the performance graphs shown during The presentation of the Ryzen 9000 The problems with Ryzen processors do not match what independent testers have been able to measure. This is due to a Windows bug that significantly reduces the performance of Ryzen processors in games and other applications. The benchmarks delivered by AMD would not have been affected by this problem, since its internal tests were carried out in “Administrator” mode. In fact, it is now acknowledged that switching to administrator mode provides a workaround for this specific Windows bug. What AMD does not say is that it is not the only one affected by this problem.

Microsoft's 24H2 update for Windows 11 will provide a definitive fix for all Ryzen users. Because the impact is not limited to the Ryzen 9000, as the Zen 3 and Zen 4 families are also affected. If you want to get things moving, you can already benefit from these changes using the latest update Windows Insider Preview.

AMD has provided some numbers so that users can visualize the potential gains that this MAJ will bring:

AMD has also confirmed that they are working on a new firmware for Ryzen 9000. It is safe to assume that further performance improvements will be possible thanks to these motherboard firmware updates. It is likely that These changes will impact the 9000X. Surprisingly low TDP, as we noted at launch. This is obviously good news for AMD's Ryzen 9000 series, but it also reinforces the feeling of failure, even suicide, launchHopefully, the upcoming changes will help to erase the traces of this disastrous episode.