AMD claims upcoming chips could “outclass” rival Nvidia
It seems like AMD is trying to raise market expectations for the upcoming MI325X processor.
AMD Ryzen 9950X3D/9800X3D on Windows 10 outperforms Windows 11 at Microsoft recommended settings
After a long wait, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has finally been officially launched, serving as a strategic product in AMD's flagship X3D CPU series. "Team Red" confidently advertises this as the most comprehensive processor for both gaming and work. This statement is not without basis because in some early third-party tests, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has achieved a score of 9/10 thanks to its impressive overall performance.
AMD also discussed new features added to its latest chipset driver, including a utility that eliminates the need to reinstall Windows after changing CPUs. The driver also fixes a VBS-related issue on Windows 10.
Speaking of VBS, this setting is one of the main highlights in CPU benchmarking guides in general. AMD recommends third-party units test the Ryzen 9 9950X3D with VBS enabled, as this is also Microsoft's recommendation:
“To comply with Microsoft guidelines, AMD recommends enabling VBS (which is enabled by default). The benchmarks published in this guide were performed with VBS enabled, so please enable VBS if you want to use this data for testing. While not recommended, if you choose to disable VBS, it is best to disable it in the BIOS, not in software.”
It's worth noting that AMD's test OS required Windows 11 version 23H2 or 24H2, and VBS is not enabled by default nor is it recommended to be enabled on Windows 10. However, the feature is known to cause performance degradation, and in a new test, both the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the previously released Ryzen 7 9800X3D performed worse on Windows 11.
What is VBS?
VBS (Virtualization-based Security), also known as Core Isolation, is a Windows security feature that uses the Windows hypervisor and hardware-based virtualization to create an isolated environment, protecting against malicious code that could potentially harm the system kernel. Security is also the reason why Microsoft recommends users upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 via a clean install.
Performance testing
The test was conducted by YouTube channel Tech YES City, and the results show that the settings recommended by Microsoft are not the most optimal for gaming. For example, in Fortnite, performance on Windows 10 is 18% better than on Windows 11 (with VBS enabled).
What's even more interesting is that Windows 10 still has the advantage even with VBS disabled on Windows 11. Although the gap has narrowed, Windows 10 still leads by about 9.25%.
A similar trend is observed in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and other titles, although not at the same demanding level as in Fortnite.
Intel loses $30 billion PlayStation 6 chip contract
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RX 9070 XT performance gradually revealed, is it enough to make Nvidia fear?
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AMD Variable Graphics Memory Launched: Solution to Improve Gaming Experience on AMD CPUs
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AMD wants to compete directly with Apples Max-Series M chips
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AMD Announces Pricing and Expected Release Date for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D
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AMD Sets Launch Date for Next-Generation Portable Gaming PC Chip: Z2 Extreme
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Intel begins to lose CPU market share in China while AMD grows strongly
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AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Officially Launched
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AMDs 9000-Series CPUs Are Here, But Why Not Buy Now?
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AMD Reshapes Radeon GPU Brand Segments
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AMD confirms Ryzen 9000X3D processor launch date
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AMD Reveals AI Performance of RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 on Windows 11
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Is AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics powerful?
Performance is stable but the price is extremely reasonable, AMD has always been a nasty contender for Intel. AMD's Radeon Vega 10 discrete graphics card continues to reinforce this when its appeal to the user is quite significant. Let's find out more in the article below what makes Vega 10 even more outstanding.
How to properly backup your Windows 11 computer
While Windows Backup is a good backup solution for Windows 11, it has its limitations. That's why you should rely on the following 3-step process to properly back up your Windows 11 PC.
28 Windows 11 shortcuts you should know and use often
28 new Windows 11 shortcuts in addition to familiar Win 11 shortcuts will help you work faster and more efficiently.
Restore Missing Sleep Option on Windows 11/10/8/7
How to restore the Sleep option on the Power Menu, please refer to the article below of WebTech360.
Microsoft is making Windows the ideal operating system for music makers.
At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit on October 22, Microsoft announced a series of improvements coming to Windows PCs that will improve the overall experience for musicians, music producers, and other audio professionals.
Adobe Fresco official free animation tool
Previously, Adobe Fresco only supported devices with touchscreens and styluses.
What does the red “X” on Windows folders mean?
Do you see a red circle with a white cross to the left of your files, folders, or Windows drives? If so, it means OneDrive is out of sync and the folders affected by this issue are not syncing properly.
How to turn off background applications on Windows
Turning off background applications on Windows 10 will help your computer run less sluggishly and save system resources. The following article by WebTech360 will guide readers on how to turn off background applications on Windows 10.
How to turn off mouse acceleration on Windows 11
If you only use your mouse for common tasks, it is not necessary to enable mouse acceleration. Here are instructions for turning off mouse acceleration in Windows 11.
Learn About File Pilot: The Super Fast File Manager That Replaces Windows File Explorer
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Customize Default User Profile in Windows 7 – Part 1
In this series of articles we will introduce you to how to customize the default user profile in Windows 7.
How to enable Ransomware Protection on Windows
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How to Use Windows Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Faster
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8 reasons to choose Windows 10 instead of Windows 11
Windows 10 is well supported. Software and hardware compatibility issues are rare. On the other hand, there have been major compatibility issues with Windows 11.
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Download and experience Windows 11 SuperLite, super smooth, super light
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