AMD has formally addressed concerns about the discrepancy between the performance metrics showcased during the Ryzen 9000 unveiling and those reported by independent testers. This discrepancy arises from a Windows “glitch” that severely curtails the performance of Ryzen processors in games and various applications. AMD’s benchmarks remained unaffected by this issue since their in-house testing was conducted in “Admin” mode. It has become apparent that shifting to admin mode offers a workaround for this specific Windows glitch. However, AMD fails to mention that it is not the sole party affected by this matter.

The upcoming 24H2 update for Windows 11 by Microsoft is set to deliver a definitive solution for all Ryzen users. The impact extends beyond Ryzen 9000s to include the Zen 3 and Zen 4 lineages. Users looking to leverage these enhancements can do so by utilizing the latest Windows Insider Preview.

AMD has shared some statistics to help users grasp the potential benefits of this update:

AMD has also confirmed their efforts towards a new firmware for Ryzen 9000. It is reasonable to assume that additional performance boosts will be attainable through these motherboard firmware updates. These changes might influence the unexpectedly low TDP of the 9000X variant, as observed at launch. While this development bodes well for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series, it also serves to rectify the tarnished image resulting from what seemed like a flawed, almost self-destructive debut. The anticipated modifications are hoped to wipe clean the remnants of this troublesome episode.