Don’t expect performance miracles, though.
AMD AM5 motherboards are set to receive BIOS updates that add support for the latest wave of high-frequency memory modules. MSI is progressively rolling out the update in question right now, with other vendors certain to follow.
The update allows users to run memory in the DDR5-7000+ range. MSI’s press release demonstrates two systems. The first shows a Pro B650-P WIFI running at DDR5-7200, while the second shows an impressive DDR5-8000 on a high end X670E Ace.
The update in question, AGESA PI 1.0.0.7c, introduces some notable tweaks and bug fixes. It will be incorporated into all AM5 platforms, ranging from X670E all the way down to A620. The support for faster memory will be welcomed by some, but you shouldn’t rush out and put money down just yet.
The problem is latency. Games typically prefer low latency over raw megahertz. AMD’s memory subsystem functions best when the memory and memory controller run in a 1:1 ratio.
