ASUS has added its own "105W TDP" mode for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs on AM5 motherboards with AGESA 1.2.0.1a BIOS.
ASUS Brings 105W TDP Mode For AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs In AM5 Motherboards With New AGESA 1.2.0.1a BIOS
ASUS has just released its new AGESA 1.2.0.1a BIOS update for high-end X670E motherboards within its ROG, ROG STRIX, & ProArt AM5 lineup. This new BIOS has one brand new feature for AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs, specifically the Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X based on the Zen 5 core architecture and that's the addition of the new "105W TDP" mode.
Recently, it was reported that AMD will be allowing its partners to add a new "105W TDP" mode which would boost the performance of its 65W-class Ryzen 9000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X. These two chips are decently efficient but those users who want an extra boost in performance can leverage the 105W TDP mode for better performance. Early results have shown that multi-threaded applications can see double-digit gains with this 105W profile and the clocks default to much higher rates than the default frequencies thanks to higher power limits.
MSI rolled out its update first, offering a test showcase of the new "105W TDP" mode and now ASUS has followed up with its release. The feature can be found in the Ai Tweaker menu as "cTDP to 105W" which can be enabled or disabled. The mode will be disabled by default and you will need to have the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1a BIOS for the following ASUS's motherboards to see it in the BIOS menu:
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO BETA BIOS 2307
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E GENE BETA BIOS 2307
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E EXTREME BETA BIOS 2307
- ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 2307
- ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 2307
- ROG STRIX X670E-F GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 2307
- PROART X670E CREATOR WIFI BETA BIOS 2307
These are still a BETA release and the official 105W TDP mode will be introduced in the AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS release. It's good to have the higher-TDP option available for users who want to try it out and we can expect more motherboard makers to follow up with their own BIOS releases in the coming weeks.
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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