Boosting the gaming capabilities of AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs is now more accessible thanks to a range of new BIOS features offered by MSI for its AM5 motherboards. With the introduction of AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS, users can take advantage of the Memory Try It and High-Efficiency mode, two features that enhance tuning and performance alongside the standard EXPO OPP and Curve Shaper that are already available on all AM5 motherboards equipped with the latest AGESA BIOS.
To better understand the performance impact, let’s take a look at the test system configuration:
– Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
– Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI
– Memory: Options ranging from Galax HOF Pro D5-7200 16GB x2 to Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 16GB x2
– Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB SUPRIM X
– CPU Cooler: MSI MAG CORELIQUID I360
– Power Supply: MSI MEG Ai1000P PCIE5
– Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Various memory profiles, including Stock, EXPO, AMD OPP, and Memory Try It, were tested. The benchmarks revealed that adapting the memory profile can significantly affect gaming performance. AMD’s OPP (Optimized Performance Profile), for instance, could deliver a gaming performance increase of up to 17% and a latency reduction of 19% when comparing with the system’s default memory profile.
AMD OPP is particularly effective with memory modules that use Hynix memory, reducing latency by 5% and enhancing gaming performance by 2%, compared to the EXPO profile. MSI’s High-Efficiency mode takes optimization further, allowing users to tweak memory module timings with five selectable options to strike the best balance for their systems. This can lead to an additional 8% latency drop and an 8% performance gain over the basic OPP profile.
Breaking down the cumulative benefits when combining AMD OPP with High-Efficiency Mode and Memory Try It:
– AMD OPP (DDR5-6000): 13% increase in game performance compared to default memory configurations
– AMD OPP (DDR5-6000): 5% more game performance when compared with EXPO settings
– Combination of OPP, High Efficiency Mode, and Try It: up to a 10% gaming performance improvement compared to OPP alone
– This same combination versus EXPO: 13% performance gain
– Compared to the default configuration: a significant 21% leap in performance
The Memory Try It feature, in particular, has demonstrated the ability to fine-tune memory timings to CL28-35-35-60, emphasizing tighter timings that are favored for superior gaming performance.
For those with MSI motherboards and AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, it’s clear that engaging with these BIOS features can substantially improve gaming experience. These performance uplifts reflect MSI’s commitment to enhancing the gaming potential of modern hardware. Updating to the latest BIOS version is essential to unlock these benefits and maintain peak system performance.
