MSI has released a new AGESA 1.0.0.7c firmware update that boosts performance by up to 12% on Ryzen 7000 processors. The new microcode significantly improves memory overclocking performance on AM5 motherboards. Zen 4 CPUs have seen overclocks of up to 9,000 MT/s and higher after the patch. MSI, in particular, has added a new overclocking option called “High-Efficiency Mode” that allows for one-click tuning of the memory timings. The option has four presets, including “Tightest”, “Tighter”, “Balance,” & “Relax”.
WCCFTech conducted some tests to analyze the impact of “High-Efficiency Mode” on gaming performance. The Ryzen 9 7950X was paired with an MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi and a GeForce RTX 4090. Four games were tested at 1080p Ultra using a DDR5-6000 memory kit.
Implementing the “Tighter” preset resulted in a 10% to 12% gain in gaming performance in three out of four titles. You can see a detailed analysis of the FPS numbers below:
| Game | DDR5-7600 (2:1 HEM) | DDR5-6400 (1:1 HEM) | DDR5-7600 (2:1) | DDR5-6400 (1:1) | DDR5-6000 (1:1) | 7600 HEM vs 7600 Non-HEM | 6400 HEM vs 6000 Non-HEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cry 6 (Ultra) | 171.0 | 171.0 | 158.7 | 163.0 | 158.0 | +7.7% | +8.2% |
| Watch Dogs Legion (Ultra) | 178.0 | 177.3 | 162.7 | 164.7 | 159.0 | +9.4% | +11.6% |
| Shadow of The Tomb Raider (Highest) | 250.0 | 250.3 | 233.0 | 235.7 | 226.3 | +7.2% | +10.6% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra) | 154.1 | 153.7 | 140.6 | 144.3 | 138.9 | +9.6% | +10.6% |
