Winsage
August 22, 2024
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.