AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update
Approximately a month has passed since AMD launched their Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X desktop processors, touting exceptional efficiency for gamers focusing on budget and mid-range custom gaming PC constructions. Following an initial brief hold-up during launch, both chips were generally well-liked in my reviews of the 9600X and 9700X. Each received high marks in synthetic benchmarks, with single-core performance demonstrating a substantial leap ahead of competitors despite a relatively modest 65W Thermal Design Power (TDP) consumption.