SAN FRANCISCO, CA – AMD users can now rejoice as Windows 11 is gearing up to receive a much-anticipated update that promises significant improvements in CPU performance.
Recently, AMD shared explanations for the lackluster performance of Ryzen 9000 processors earlier in the month. AMD hinted that the forthcoming Windows 11 24H2 update would enhance the CPU scheduler, ultimately boosting the performance of the Zen 5-based architecture.
To the surprise of many, AMD and Microsoft have decided to fast-track the scheduler improvements by backporting them to the current Windows 11 23H2 version. This move allows users of Ryzen 5000, 7000, and 9000 CPUs to access the improvements without having to wait for the official 24H2 update release scheduled for later this fall.
AMD has primarily emphasized the benefits for Ryzen 9000 users, with performance boosts ranging from zero to 13 percent over the Windows 11 23H2 version. Furthermore, CPUs using older Zen 4 (Ryzen 7000/8000G) and Zen 3 (Ryzen 5000) architectures stand to benefit as well, although specific performance improvements remain unspecified by AMD.
Early testing by the Hardware Unboxed YouTube channel indicates promising outcomes, especially for Ryzen 7000 CPU owners. On average, these users can expect a 10 percent increase in average frame rates, with the Ryzen 7 7700X and 9700X showing marginal improvements.
While the update primarily targets gaming performance, AMD also hints at potential enhancements in other workloads. The Procyon Office benchmark reportedly ran about 6 percent faster under Windows 11 24H2, indicating broader improvements beyond gaming.
As Microsoft prepares to roll out the 24H2 update, users can access a preview version through the Windows Insider Release Preview channel. The update, which boasts a new compiler, kernel, and scheduler, is already available on select Microsoft Surface devices and other Copilot+ PCs equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.
Overall, the impending Windows 11 update promises a significant performance boost for AMD users, setting the stage for an exciting upgrade in CPU capabilities as technology continues to evolve.