AMD and Microsoft have launched a new Windows 11 update that significantly improves Ryzen CPU performance.
KB5041587 is available for Windows 11 23H2 and includes optimizations for the CPU scheduler.
AMD Ryzen 5000, 7000, and 9000 series CPUs can have a massive performance boost with Windows 11 23H2 – KB5041587 update.
The performance improvements are comparable to those in the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Even older Ryzen 5000 and 7000 series CPUs can benefit from the update and noticeably improve their performance.
As per reports, the tests show significant frame rate increases in games for Ryzen 7000 series CPUs.
This new update may also improve performance in non-gaming and graphic-intensive workloads and increase productivity.
However, the performance boost may be less noticeable in heavily multi-threaded workloads or single-threaded tasks.
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What Are The Benefits for Ryzen CPUs?
The update is particularly beneficial for Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, with the reported performance boost of up to 13% in specific benchmarks.
Even older Ryzen 7000 series CPUs can see substantial performance gains, with average frame rate increases of around 10% in games.
While AMD hasn’t provided specific figures, Ryzen 5000 series CPUs are also expected to benefit from the update.
How to Install the Update?
To install the KB5041587 update, you need to go to Windows Update in Settings, select Advanced Options, and then Optional Updates.
This update seems to be a great way to get a free performance boost for your Ryzen CPU.