Yes, the MSI B450 Tomahawk supports the latest 5000 series CPUs.
Yes, the MSI B450 Tomahawk supports the latest 5000 series CPUs.
You're curious about whether the MSI B450 Tomahawk can handle the newer 5000 series and when they might release an upgrade to the 5600X.
They plan to assist, though I’m unsure if they’re helping at the moment. MSI mentioned they’d back 5000 series CPUs on their 400 chipset boards.
It relies on how quickly AMD progresses, since everyone must get updated AGESA versions and add them to the BIOS. Agesa functions like microcode embedded in a BIOS, created by AMD and made by manufacturers without access to its source code—they just embed the file within the BIOS. AMD indicated B450 boards should work with the new chips by January or February, though this depends on the motherboard manufacturer as well.
These boards come with built-in support for the 5000 series.
Basic information is being shared here. There are various beta releases of AGESA and early versions available. Different motherboard makers offer unique tweaks and adjustments to their BIOS, along with solutions for certain limitations that aren't easily resolved through software. When AGESA updates, some functionalities might be removed or added, and the original code may break unexpectedly. The bios developers then need to rework those features, eliminating their fixes. Certain buggy aspects of the system are now being addressed, requiring thorough testing before they can be safely implemented again. These Asrock versions could be in beta or have restricted functionality, possibly with minimal customization compared to other options.
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