Ryzen processors

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors have received mixed reviews, with some performance issues attributed to the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, which is expected to improve CPU scheduling for these processors. AMD and Microsoft have backported scheduler enhancements to the existing Windows 11 23H2 version, allowing users with Ryzen 5000, 7000, and 9000 CPUs to access the KB5041587 update through Windows Update. An AMD representative stated that performance improvements should be similar between the 24H2 and 23H2 with the update installed. The update also benefits older CPUs using Zen 4 and Zen 3 architectures, although the extent of these improvements is unspecified. Early testing by Hardware Unboxed indicated an average frame rate increase of about 10% for the Ryzen 7 7700X and 11% for the Ryzen 7 9700X in gaming scenarios. The performance gap between the 9700X and the 7700X is minimal, with only a 2-3% difference at default settings. The update has improved frame rates in some games, with notable increases in FPS for both CPUs. However, performance gains may not be as noticeable at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck. AMD reported a 6% performance improvement in the Procyon Office benchmark under Windows 11 24H2, but no performance improvements were observed in heavily multi-threaded tasks or single-threaded workloads for the Ryzen 9000 series. The Ryzen 7 9700X's performance is limited by its lower TDP compared to the 7700X, though it remains efficient and can achieve higher speeds with adjustments. The Windows 11 24H2 update is currently available as a preview through the Windows Insider Release Preview channel and is expected to roll out generally this fall.