It's finally some exciting news for AMD's next generation of 3D V-Cache processors. ASUS has just updated their line of AM5 motherboards with a fresh BETA BIOS. This update helps take your system in the direction of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs. These CPUs are set to promise optimized performance right down to the core.
Early Support for Ryzen 9000X3D Series
With the launch date of the Ryzen 9 9000X3D series being just around the corner, BIOS updates from motherboard manufacturers are coming fast and furious. ASUS is the early bird in a consortium that includes other vote-winning brands like MSI and ASRock. A truly worthy foresight this has been. It gives your ASUS AM5 motherboard a time to prep itself for real-life exposure when these new CPUs come alive.
What's in the New BETA BIOS 1202?
This isn't the regular minor tweak. Just like all other improvements that came before, this BETA BIOS version 1202 by ASUS is supposed to be delivering a totally tangible increase and enhancement in stability. This is especially for the elite Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors. The main upgrades are from the list below:
- Optimized Performance for Ryzen 9 9900X3D & 9950X3D: Expect smoother operation; potentially higher performance ceilings with these CPUs.
- Enhanced System Stability: Improved overall system reliability, which is crucial for demanding workloads and gaming.
- Memory Optimizations: Early reports show users better memory handling which may translate into increased RAM performance.
“AI Cache Boost” - Some New Secret
The other curious matter is the inclusion of a new feature dubbed “AI Cache Boost”. ASUS has not shared the particulars regarding this feature's main processes. Its very name, however, indicates that it has something to do with cache management in an intelligent way. It is speculated that AI Cache Boost may work wonders in the case of dual CCD X3D CPUs such as Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D by potentially optimizing the utilization of large 128MB L3 cache.
Which Motherboards Are Getting the Update?
ASUS is deploying this BETA BIOS across its broad range of AM5 motherboard series and chipsets:
- X870 Chipset: BETA BIOS 1202 (ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF, ProArt Series)
- X670 Chipset: BETA BIOS 2902 (ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF, ProArt Series)
- B850 Chipset: BETA BIOS 1021 (No-specific series mentioned in source)
- B650 Chipset: BETA BIOS 3221 (ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF, ProArt Series)
If you have an ASUS AM5 motherboard that falls within this series and plans to upgrade to a Ryzen 9 9900X3D or 9950X3D, it is highly recommended that you keep yourself posted on ASUS's support pages for these BETA BIOS releases.
Ryzen 9 9000X3D Series: Power and Efficiency
The Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D CPUs are the direct successors to the celebrated Ryzen 7000X3D series. They promise to bring the same core/thread counts but built on newer, more efficient Zen 5 architecture. The key features include:
- Zen 5 Architecture: To get enhanced performance and efficiency.
- 128MB 3D V-Cache: To play nice for a huge amount of L3 cache for better gaming and application performance.
- High Performance in Gaming and Productivity: To be quite safe in pronouncing that it managed to deliver top gaming performance while boosting productivity tasks potentially beside Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
These CPUs are expected to launch around March 12, just in time for these BIOS updates to be welcomed by fans waiting for their arrival.
Get Set for AMD 9000X3D on ASUS AM5
The timely release of these BETA BIOS updates by ASUS gives an impression of supporting the latest processors of AMD. If you are planning a build with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D or 9950X3D and have your implementation running on an ASUS AM5 motherboard, this BIOS update should definitely be on your radar. This is all about ensuring your system is in perfect tune to fully maximize the incoming power of the Ryzen 9000X3D.
Source: ASUS Official forum
