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Updating the motherboard BIOS might affect performance depending on the changes made.

Updating the motherboard BIOS might affect performance depending on the changes made.

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TheJwPlayer
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11-08-2022, 02:56 AM
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I aim to upgrade my motherboard BIOS to fit a 5th generation Ryzen CPU. I intend to install a Ryzen 7 5700X, which is the most affordable option and offers the best speed (though I initially considered the 5900X, which costs nearly double but provides only marginal gains). Will updating my BIOS affect performance or features? I’m already updated, but I’ve seen some reports suggesting possible losses. Some sources recommend opting for a new motherboard instead of a BIOS upgrade for the 5th generation. Here’s what my current setup looks like: Ryzen 5 3600XT, B450 AORUS Elite V2, 4x 8GB RAM at 3200MHz, HyperX Fury Ventus GTX 1660ti OC with dual fans, 1x 120GB Kingston SSD, 1x 480GB Crucial SSD, 1x 2TB ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro, 2x 1TB HDDs (Seasonic SS-620GM, 620W), and Windows 10.
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TheJwPlayer
11-08-2022, 02:56 AM #1

I aim to upgrade my motherboard BIOS to fit a 5th generation Ryzen CPU. I intend to install a Ryzen 7 5700X, which is the most affordable option and offers the best speed (though I initially considered the 5900X, which costs nearly double but provides only marginal gains). Will updating my BIOS affect performance or features? I’m already updated, but I’ve seen some reports suggesting possible losses. Some sources recommend opting for a new motherboard instead of a BIOS upgrade for the 5th generation. Here’s what my current setup looks like: Ryzen 5 3600XT, B450 AORUS Elite V2, 4x 8GB RAM at 3200MHz, HyperX Fury Ventus GTX 1660ti OC with dual fans, 1x 120GB Kingston SSD, 1x 480GB Crucial SSD, 1x 2TB ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro, 2x 1TB HDDs (Seasonic SS-620GM, 620W), and Windows 10.

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Rubicube59
Member
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11-08-2022, 06:20 AM
#2
It is fine, you had to update it to support the new CPU.
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Rubicube59
11-08-2022, 06:20 AM #2

It is fine, you had to update it to support the new CPU.

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Purplefoes
Member
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11-14-2022, 11:00 AM
#3
Performance might drop if the BIOS isn't optimized for the specific part you're installing. Everything seems okay otherwise, but compatibility can affect results.
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Purplefoes
11-14-2022, 11:00 AM #3

Performance might drop if the BIOS isn't optimized for the specific part you're installing. Everything seems okay otherwise, but compatibility can affect results.

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EAHL
Junior Member
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11-15-2022, 07:27 PM
#4
how is there a performance loss when you have a faster cpu...? what kind of bs is this, reddit? twitter?
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EAHL
11-15-2022, 07:27 PM #4

how is there a performance loss when you have a faster cpu...? what kind of bs is this, reddit? twitter?

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mat_fram
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11-16-2022, 04:12 AM
#5
That's why I'm wondering if X'd be affected too. With many drives connected and an NVMe drive that blocks some SATA ports, will the BIOS update and new CPU impact performance? But honestly, I can still use it now, so probably not a big deal. Thanks for your help!
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mat_fram
11-16-2022, 04:12 AM #5

That's why I'm wondering if X'd be affected too. With many drives connected and an NVMe drive that blocks some SATA ports, will the BIOS update and new CPU impact performance? But honestly, I can still use it now, so probably not a big deal. Thanks for your help!

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RageGlitch
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11-16-2022, 10:50 PM
#6
Upgrading now. All functions are operating normally, the latest BIOS supports the new CPU on this board. That’s the only update. End reading.
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RageGlitch
11-16-2022, 10:50 PM #6

Upgrading now. All functions are operating normally, the latest BIOS supports the new CPU on this board. That’s the only update. End reading.

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coolman9222
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11-18-2022, 02:11 AM
#7
Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.
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coolman9222
11-18-2022, 02:11 AM #7

Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.