Gaming Benchmarks Show Improved Performance in Ryzen CPUs with AMD AGESA 1.2.0.2b Patch

The recently released Beta BIOS featuring the AMD AGESA 1.2.0.2b patch has garnered positive feedback among gamers utilizing Ryzen CPUs. Users are reporting an improvement in 1% low frame rates when compared to the former BIOS iteration.

Introducing Core Tune Config: Enhanced Gaming Performance with AGESA 1.2.0.2b

Following the controversy over high memory latencies associated with the AGESA 1.2.0.2a patch for AMD Ryzen processors, AMD has made strides to alleviate these issues. Previously, both the Strix Point APUs and the Ryzen 9000 series had latency problems recognized and addressed; however, the 1.2.0.2a patch unfortunately saw an uptick in memory latency.

Fortunately, the upcoming BIOS patch, AGESA 1.2.0.2b, is expected to remedy these latency problems on AM5 motherboards, while also resulting in a noticeable boost in overall system performance. A benchmark comparison conducted by the YouTube channel Compusemble illustrates the performance benefits of the AGESA 1.2.0.2b patch against its predecessor. The test setup includes top-tier components such as the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 64 GB of G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 memory running at 6200 MT/s CL30, an ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi motherboard, and an RTX 4090 GPU.

AGESA 1.2.0.2b vs 1.2.0.2a gaming performance — Image Source: Compuseble

Across multiple gaming titles—such as Hitman 3, Spider-Man Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, and others—performance improvements were consistently observed. The new Core Tune Config feature, when adjusted to Legacy mode, appears to deliver noteworthy outcomes.

The tests indicate that gamers can expect to see as much as a 6.52% increase in average frames per second (FPS) in comparison to the AGESA 1.2.0.2a patch. Variability in performance gains ranged from 1% to 7% among different titles. Furthermore, the enhancements to 1% low frame rates are impressively pronounced, enriching the gaming experience by promoting smoother gameplay.

It’s important to note that these findings are derived from BIOS version 3065 Beta, which is not yet officially available. At present, users can only access BIOS version 3057 that includes the AGESA 1.2.0.2a patch, with the latest iteration expected to release shortly. Additionally, the AGESA 1.2.0.2b patch demonstrates improved memory latency, as verified by AIDA64 Extreme tests. Specifically, memory latency has decreased from over 68 ns down to 64 ns, resembling figures from pre-AGESA 1.2.0.2a benchmarks.

For further insights, check out the full report on the Compusemble channel.

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