AMD chipset drivers may underestimate Ryzen performance – AMD has promised to fix the problem

In a message published yesterday about problems with testing Ryzen 9000 processors, AMD did not address the pressing issue of the problem with chipset drivers, but it will soon be resolved, writes Tom’s Hardware, citing a company representative.

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AMD’s chipset driver uses core parking technology to improve performance for dual-chiplet processors such as the new Ryzen 9 9950X and the top-of-the-line Ryzen 7000X3D series. The problem is that this function is not disabled in the operating system, and after installing a chip that uses this mechanism, the user is forced to continue to use it, even if he installs a processor of a different model that is not designed for this function. The cores will continue to park without the owner’s knowledge, and processor performance may suffer as a result. The problem is especially relevant for browsers, who often change dozens of processors in one system.

The only known effective solution is a complete reinstallation of the OS. In the latest blog post, AMD did not address this issue, although it could have affected the results of the first wave of Ryzen 9000 reviews. Tom’s Hardware contacted the company’s vice president, David McAfee, with a question about the possible release of an update. “I will tell you that it is in development. Our goal is to get it to you by the time we review the X3D [Ryzen 9000X3D]. It didn’t work out in time, which is a shame, but I think this is a critical aspect of ensuring consistent performance across a range of processors when compared on the same socket,” said Mr. McAfee.