AMD has updated its performance expectations for the Ryzen 9000 series. Initially, AMD claimed these processors were 6% faster than Intel's similar offerings. However, after applying optimized settings for Intel chips, AMD now reports that both brands deliver comparable gaming performance. AMD still expects the Ryzen 9000 series to outperform the earlier Ryzen 7000 series. AMD also discussed a Windows feature called the "Admin" profile, which enhances performance through branch prediction optimizations. This benefit will soon extend to all Windows 11 users via an update.

Issues with AMD’s chipset drivers were acknowledged, with a fix currently in development. The chipset driver’s core parking feature, which boosts performance in specific Ryzen models, poses challenges if processors are changed, potentially requiring a complete system reinstall to resolve. AMD clarified that their performance benchmarks vary significantly based on the game mix and settings chosen. The company has updated its benchmarks to include more recent games, offering a clearer view of current performance levels.Intel's stability problems also affected initial comparisons. After Intel corrected these issues, AMD reassessed its Ryzen 9000 series performance with more robust settings, finding them equivalent to Intel’s chips under optimal conditions. AMD adjusted its previous claims regarding the Ryzen 9000’s performance over the Ryzen 7000 series, now estimating a 5-8% improvement in 1080p gaming. The company also noted the performance boost of using an Admin account for benchmarking due to specific optimizations that will soon be standard with a Windows update. Additionally, the impact of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) on gaming was discussed; it can decrease performance, and variations may occur based on its use in testing.

Overall, AMD’s blog post clarified that while the Ryzen 9000 competes closely with Intel in gaming, it excels in productivity and AI tasks. The full impact of the forthcoming Windows update on performance will be assessed through further testing.

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