AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series processor owners rejoice! A new Windows 11 update is bringing significant performance gains, particularly for gamers. This update, initially part of the Windows 11 24H2 preview, now graces the current Windows 11 23H2 version, offering a free performance boost to those with compatible CPUs.
Previously, this ‘branch prediction’ patch, focused on enhancing gaming performance, was limited to the preview version of Windows 11, leaving many Ryzen owners yearning for the upgrade. Now, the update, labelled ‘KB5041587’, is readily available in the ‘Optional Updates’ section of the Windows Update menu.
Early testing by outlets like Hardware Unboxed has revealed impressive results, confirming this update as a must-have for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series owners. When tested on the Ryzen 7 9700X, Hardware Unboxed witnessed an average increase of 11% in 1080p gaming performance. This translated to significant performance gains in games like Remnant 2, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Forza Motorsport, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, with improvements reaching close to 20% in some instances.
The update also proves beneficial for the Ryzen 7 7700X, delivering a similar performance boost. Gamers saw an average 10% improvement in 1080p gaming performance, practically turning the Ryzen 7 7700X into a Ryzen 7 9700X. This update showcases the potential of Windows optimization, effectively enhancing the capabilities of these already powerful processors.
AMD has confirmed this is the same update that will be included in the official rollout of Windows 11 24H2. Therefore, gamers using Windows 11 can grab this free performance boost now through the Optional Updates section, enhancing their gaming experience without waiting for the official 24H2 release.
