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March 22, 2025

AMD 25.3.2 driver fixes major bug so Windows Update no longer installs older driver on 9070

AMD has released a beta display driver version 25.3.2 for Windows 11 and 10, which addresses a bug that caused older drivers to be installed via Windows Update, affecting various GPU generations. This issue has been resolved for the RX 9000 series graphics cards. The driver adds support for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows and The Last of Us Part II Remastered, along with several bug fixes, including improvements for Counter-Strike 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Assetto Corsa Competizione. Developer updates include support for RX 9000 series in the AMD Radeon Developer Tool Suite and the availability of AMD FSR 3.1 in over 110 games. Known issues include memory leaks with SteamVR, performance logging notifications, crashes with certain games, and stuttering with some VR headsets. The driver can be downloaded from AMD's official website.

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March 16, 2025

Windows 11 config tool improves 24H2 updates compatibility, returns key activation, and more

NTLite has received updates that enhance its functionality and security features, including support for Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificates and Microsoft Pluton. The update improves compatibility with Windows 11 24H2 and reintroduces the unattended Windows product key activation option, with caution advised against using generic keys. Key components added include the Image Mastering API (IMAPIv2), InstallShield WOW64, and various tools for 32 and 64-bit systems. The update also includes enhancements to the downloader and cumulative update compatibility. The latest version, 2025.03.10349, is available for download on Neowin and the official NTLite website.

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December 19, 2024

No sound after waking from Sleep mode or Hibernate in Windows 11

Users of Windows 11 and 10 have reported issues with no sound after waking their computers from Sleep or Hibernate mode, often due to a corrupted audio driver or crashes of the audio service. Troubleshooting steps include: 1. Check for Windows Update. 2. Run the Audio Troubleshooter. 3. Roll back the audio driver. 4. Reinstall the audio driver. 5. Check the status of essential services (Windows Audio, Windows Audio Endpoint Builder, Plug and Play). 6. Update the chipset driver. 7. Restore or reset the PC. Improper Power Management settings for keyboard and mouse can prevent a computer from waking up from Sleep or Hibernate. Uninstalling and reinstalling the audio driver can resolve sound issues, and checking application settings and the Volume Mixer may also help.

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September 3, 2024

The AMD Zen 5 Gaming postmortem: Larger generational gains than many reported, game-boosting Windows Update tested, Ryzen 5 7600X3D gaming benchmarks, too | Tom’s Hardware

AMD launched the Zen 5-powered Ryzen 9000 processors, facing initial challenges including delayed sample deliveries and disappointing early reviews that reported minimal performance improvements in gaming. However, retesting showed that the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X outperformed their predecessors by approximately 12%. The Ryzen 7 9700X achieved a 9.3% gain and the Ryzen 5 9600X reached a 10% increase under stock configurations, while gains diminished to 6.6% and 7.8% with AMD’s Expo memory overclocking. Built-in benchmarks indicated higher generational performance compared to custom game scenes, with built-in benchmarks showing an 11.00% gain for the Ryzen 7 9700X versus an 8.50% increase in custom scenes. The Windows 11 23H2 update positively impacted AMD’s performance, while Intel's performance gains from the same update were minimal, with the Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K showing no substantial improvements.

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August 24, 2024

AMD explains why its Ryzen 9000s run faster than yours

AMD addressed concerns about the performance of its Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors, attributing subpar results from independent testers to variations in system and software configurations. The company stated that its testing was conducted in Admin mode, which affected the outcomes reported. AMD's tests were performed with Windows Virtualization-based Security (VBS) enabled, which can impact performance, and independent tests showed the Ryzen 9950X was only about three percent faster than the Ryzen 7950X. Additionally, TechSpot reported that the 9950X was six percent slower than Intel's Core i9-14900K in multiple game tests. AMD claimed that the Ryzen 9000 Series offers a 10 percent improvement in productivity and creative workloads, a 25 percent improvement in AI workloads, and a 5-8 percent improvement in gaming compared to the Ryzen 7000 Series. The company announced that optimized branch prediction code for its processors will be available in Windows 11, version 24H2, which is expected to enhance performance. AMD is also working on improving chipset drivers to facilitate easier transitions between CPUs.

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August 22, 2024

AMD updates Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 benchmark comparisons to Intel chips — details ‘Admin’ boost coming to Windows 11, chipset driver fix | Tom’s Hardware

AMD addressed the gaming performance of its Zen 5 architecture following mixed reviews of the Ryzen 9000 series, attributing discrepancies in performance metrics to differences in testing methodologies, hardware configurations, and software settings. The company updated its internal benchmark suite and introduced new performance projections, stating that the Ryzen 9000 processors generally perform at parity with Intel chips under optimized settings, rather than the initially claimed 6% advantage. AMD revised its performance gain projections for the Ryzen 9000 series over the Ryzen 7000 series from 9% to a range of 5-8%, with variations reported by reviewers. Performance metrics were influenced by the use of an Admin account during testing, which provided a 2-3% performance boost, and AMD is working with Microsoft to make this optimization available for standard users. The impact of Virtualized-Based Security (VBS) on performance was noted, with VBS potentially reducing gaming performance by about 5%. AMD confirmed that a fix for ongoing chipset driver issues is in development, as the current drivers may reduce performance when switching between processors. The company has shifted its testing strategy to include additional titles and some without built-in benchmarks to provide a more comprehensive assessment of performance.

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June 17, 2024

AMD rolls out motherboard drivers for Windows 11 24H2

AMD released new chipset drivers version 6.05.28.016 specifically designed for Windows 11 24H2 to ensure compatibility with the upcoming feature update. The drivers support various motherboard series and all Ryzen processor series except for the Ryzen 1000 series from 2016. Users can download the drivers from AMD's official website and may encounter minor issues during installation. AMD plans to address these problems in future updates as Windows 11 24H2 transitions to stable channel users around September or October 2024.

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June 12, 2024

AMD releases new chipset drivers for Windows 10 and 11

AMD has released a new chipset driver, version 6.05.28.016, with various improvements. The driver is compatible with A Series, B Series, X Series, TRX/WRX platforms and only supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. AMD will discontinue Windows 10 chipset drivers for the upcoming Ryzen 9000 Series processors.