Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will deliver significant performance gains on AMD’s Ryzen processors, especially on the gaming side. This update promises performance improvements for AMD’s next-generation Ryzen 9000 series processors in particular, but also provides significant gains on older Ryzen processors. This is a significant development for both new and existing users.
AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors will see a performance boost
The tests conducted by Hardware Unboxed were conducted on the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7700X and the new Zen 5-based Ryzen 7 9700X processors. In these tests, significant performance differences were observed between the current version of Windows 11, version 23H2, and the upcoming 24H2 update. In various games, especially at 1080p resolution, the Ryzen 7 7700X saw an average performance increase of 10 percent. The same tests revealed an average performance improvement of 11 percent for the Ryzen 7 9700X. This data suggests that Microsoft’s new update provides significant optimizations for AMD processors.
In other tests, similar performance gains were observed on AMD’s best gaming processor, the 7800X3D, and the Ryzen 9 7950X. These improvements, especially on the Zen 4-based Ryzen 9 7950X processor, indicate that older-generation processors will also benefit from the new update.
Differences between the new generation and the old generation
AMD’s new Zen 5-based processors did not deliver as impressive performance results as expected at launch. Especially in gaming performance, the previous-generation Ryzen 9 7950X processor offered a better value compared to the new-generation Ryzen 9 9950X. However, with the 24H2 update of Windows 11, it is estimated that these new processors will provide a noticeable performance increase. Nevertheless, the fact that this update offers similar improvements to the old-generation Zen 4 processors may close the expected performance gap between the Zen 5 processors and the previous generation to some extent.
Microsoft’s 24H2 update brings significant optimizations for Ryzen processors, while providing AMD users with yet another reason to eagerly await this update. Performance increases exceeding 10 percent, especially in games, seem to provide a noticeable improvement in users’ daily experiences. However, the fact that the performance difference of Zen 5 processors still does not fully meet expectations suggests that AMD needs to do more work on its next-generation architecture.
Microsoft’s 24H2 update is expected to be available to users at the end of September. However, those who want to try this update early can join the Windows Insider program and access Release Preview builds. Alternatively, it is possible to experience this new update by performing a clean install or manual upgrade via ISO files.