AMD has officially revealed several exciting updates today, particularly concerning their latest CPUs and chipset, so if you’re using them, it’s time to get things up to date.
First off, the AGESA PI 1.2.0.2 BIOS for AMD 600 and X870 motherboards is now widely available, with many board partners rolling out their respective firmware updates. A key highlight of this update is the improvement in core-to-core latency for Ryzen 9 9000-series desktop CPUs, along with expanded warranty coverage for higher power levels on the Ryzen 9600X and 9700X processors.
Regarding the warranty, it previously covered the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X when running at an efficient 65W TDP. However, many reviewers, and likely AMD themselves, recognized that these processors perform better at 105W TDP, which is now officially backed by the warranty with no risk of voiding it. Still, make sure to manage temperatures with adequate cooling.
The 1.2.0.2 BIOS update also addresses reported increases in core-to-core latency in the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series multi-CCD models. By optimizing data flow between cores, it reduces latency, particularly benefiting heavily threaded games like Metro, Starfield, and Borderlands 3, where core parking is not triggered.
For those seeking the latest tech, the X870 platform, featuring X870 and X870E motherboards, is rolling out now. These boards offer full-speed PCIe 5.0 and NVMe slots for maximum bandwidth in 2024, along with onboard USB4 for high-speed communication and data transfer, making them ideal for everything from overclocking to everyday tasks.
Finally, AMD EXPO now supports DDR5-8000 profiles, up from the previous DDR5-6000, offering a simple way to boost system performance with just a few clicks.
