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No sound after waking from Sleep mode or Hibernate in Windows 11
Winsage
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.
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
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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.
AMD explains why its Ryzen 9000s run faster than yours
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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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Winsage
August 22, 2024

AMD Updates on Ryzen 9000 Gaming Performance, Revised Testing See Parity With Intel’s 14th Gen CPUs, Optimized Branch Prediction Update To Boost Games

AMD has addressed concerns about the gaming performance of its Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs by clarifying discrepancies between its performance metrics and those reported by reviewers. The company initially claimed a 9% uplift at 1080p compared to Ryzen 7000 CPUs and a 6% improvement over Intel's 14th Gen chips, based on testing with over 30 games. AMD's revised evaluations demonstrated performance parity with Intel's CPUs when using DDR5-7200 memory and maximum power profiles. The Ryzen 9000 CPUs now reportedly deliver a 10% increase in creative tasks, a 25% boost in AI workloads, and a 5-8% enhancement in gaming applications. AMD's gaming test suite includes a variety of game types, and the testing included Windows Virtualization-based Security (VBS), which may impact performance. A new Branch Prediction code patch is expected to enhance gaming performance by up to 13%, particularly when Windows 11 is run in "Admin" mode. AMD is also developing new chipset drivers to address "Core Parking" issues, benefiting multiple generations of Ryzen CPUs. Some reviewers noted that fresh installations of Windows can improve performance for both AMD and Intel CPUs.
AMD updates Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 benchmark comparisons to Intel chips — details 'Admin' boost coming to Windows 11, chipset driver fix | Tom's Hardware
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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.
How to fix error irql_not_less_or_equal in Windows | Digital Trends
Winsage
June 27, 2024

How to fix error irql_not_less_or_equal in Windows | Digital Trends

The IRQLNOTLESSOREQUAL error is a common stopcode error caused by memory issues, driver problems, or other issues. To fix it, you can clean up system files, update or roll back drivers, perform a system restore, run an anti-malware scan, or run a Windows memory diagnostic scan.
AMD rolls out motherboard drivers for Windows 11 24H2
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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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