AMD's AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS firmware is now rolled out by various motherboard vendors & packs Ryzen 9000X3D CPU-specific optimizations.
Better Get The AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS Firmware If You Plan on Getting The AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs Such As The Upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D
A few days ago, AMD teased its next-generation Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs, which will make their official debut with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip. The new 3D V-Cache offerings are going to be aimed at the gaming segment, offering elevated levels of performance that have not been seen on current-gen launches such as the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" or Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" families. These will make the Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs the best choice for gamers who are moving from older platforms, & even new builders who are upgrading from a non-X3D Ryzen 7000 CPU.
With the launch just a few weeks away, motherboard vendors are now starting to roll out their first AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS firmware which incorporates "Performance Optimizations" for the Ryzen X3D CPU family. While the AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS firmware is already available with various latency & CCD optimizations, the new 1.2.0.2a BIOS is the one to get if you plan on getting a Ryzen 9000X3D CPU.
Gigabyte is among the first motherboard vendors to release its latest BIOS based on the new AGESA firmware. The latest BIOS is available for both 800 and 600-series motherboards, but the best part is that it comes preloaded with Gigabyte's new "X3D Turbo Mode" feature. Some have stated that the X3D Turbo Mode is an official AMD spec. However, that is not true, and other board vendors are also working on their respective implementations for their motherboards.
GIGABYTE X3D Turbo Mode
めっちゃ軽～く触ってみたSandraとForzaで検証(9700X, D5-6000 16Gx2)
・SMTが切られた
・メモリ帯域も若干太くなった(約55GB/s→約61GB/s)
・PPTは変更なし (CB R23で88W)
・CPUシミュレーション、レンダリングのFPSがかなり上昇している… pic.twitter.com/kpal0wU2A6— York (@Yorkfield_XE) October 20, 2024
This feature helps provide up to 35% better gaming performance with the upcoming chips by locking SMT and also locking in operations to a single CCD. While the biggest benefit of this feature will be seen on the dual-CCD 3D V-Cache offerings, some users have also discovered nice gains in gaming with non-X3D chips and even single-CCD X3D parts such as the 7800X3D and 7600X3D.
ASRock has also introduced the same AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS firmware updates for its AM5 lineup which also list performance optimizations for the next-gen Ryzen X3D CPUs along with PMIC-side improvements.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU is expected to launch on the 7th of November, so it won't be long before we get to see the chip in action. The CPU will feature 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, up to 5.2 GHz clock speeds, and a TDP of 120W while offering full overclocking support. The dual CCD variants are expected to arrive in early 2025.
AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" Desktop CPUs Specs:
| CPU Name | Architecture | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | Cache | Graphics (Integrated) | Memory Support | TDP | Price (MSRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.6 GHz | 192 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 200W | $899 |
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 170W | $699 |
| Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.5 GHz | 128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 170W | TBD |
| Ryzen 9 9950X | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 170W | $599 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 4.4 / 5.5 GHz | 128 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $599 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 4.4 / 5.6 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $469 |
| Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 3.4 / TBD GHz | 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.6 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $499 |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.2 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $479 |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W/105W | $299 |
| Ryzen 7 9700F | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | N/A | DDR5-5600 | 65W | $249 |
| Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / TBD GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600X3D | Zen 5 | 6/12 | TBD | 96 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.9 / 5.4 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W/105W | $199 |
| Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.9 / TBD GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600 | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.8 / 5.2 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | $189 |
News Source: Harukaze5719
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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