MSI has unveiled how users can leverage its unique features on X870/X870E motherboards to significantly enhance gaming performance when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache technology.
Boosting Gaming Performance: MSI’s Insights on the 800-Series BIOS with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D stands as a leading processor for both gaming and productivity, exhibiting remarkable performance even without enhancements. However, users can unlock its full potential through MSI’s optimized configurations, particularly when utilizing their latest 800-series motherboards, specifically the X870/X870E models.
By updating to the latest BIOS and Chipset Driver, MSI indicates that users could witness performance improvements of up to 10%.It’s important to note that these enhancements are tailored for specific games and applications and may not be universally applicable.
The most recent BIOS version 1A27, coupled with Chipset Driver 7.01.08.129, reportedly enhances performance by up to 10% in titles like Metro Exodus, 8% in Far Cry 6, and 2% in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. While there are additional features available for further enhancement, performance varies based on individual system configurations.
System Configuration Used for Testing:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Motherboard: MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE
- Memory: Galax DDR5-7200 16GBx2
- GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
- SSD: Kingston SNV2S/2000G
- CPU Cooler: MSI MAG CORELIQUID I360
- PSU: MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5
- Operating System: Windows 11 24H2 (Power Mode: Balanced)
- Game Settings: Black Myth WUKONG – High, other games at Maximum settings
MSI advises users running AGESA 1.2.0.3 BIOS to install the AMD Application Compatibility Database driver included in the chipset driver package to avoid “unknown device”errors in the Device Manager. Additionally, MSI provides an array of BIOS tool suites, including Memory Try It!, High-Efficiency Mode, and X3D Gaming Mode for performance optimization.
The Memory Try It and High-Efficiency Mode focus on optimizing memory speed and timings, while the X3D Gaming Mode adjusts CPU performance. MSI’s benchmarks indicate that utilizing these features can lead to performance gains of up to 14.5% in Monster Hunter Wilds and around 6% in both Far Cry 6 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, compared to the standard 4800 MT/s memory speed.
Furthermore, even with a baseline of 7200 MT/s memory speed, utilizing BIOS configurations to achieve 8000 MT/s yields an additional 8% performance in Monster Hunter Wilds. While certain titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Red Dead Redemption 2 do not respond optimally to these adjustments, improvements can still be seen in other games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Metro Exodus.
For further details, visit the original MSI blog.
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