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AMD AM5 platform development has progressed significantly, and it looks like the newest AGESA version 1.0.0.7B is the result of that. The new firmware is already available for certain motherboards, allowing users to test it beforehand. Based on the reports we've gathered, it looks like a game changer, allowing specific motherboard and RAM combos to operate at 8,200MHz.
The new AGESA is touted to enhance a new memory synchronisation mode that works best with high-speed memory modules. According to an AMD representative, many Ryzen 7000 systems will now be able to support 6400 MT/s memory with a 1:1 IC ratio. Moreover, the updated firmware version offers previously hidden control options, including internal memory controller timing parameters. Using 7600–7800 MT/s kits should now be possible on various motherboards. However, as shown by others, the correct hardware and settings will allow you to push the memory speeds even further.
A screenshot reveals MSI X670E Ace reaches DDR5-8200 with new BIOS. The RAM reaching DDR5-8200 is an OLOy Hynix A-die DDR5-7600 kit. pic.twitter.com/4Fphqs91wR
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The latest version, which is now available for ASRock, demonstrates that even on a B650 motherboard, gamers may see their memory operate at DDR5-8000 with some tweaking. Buildzoid (via VideoCardz) has already shown what the AGESA 1007B firmware is capable of using an ASRock B650 LiveMixer and an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. ASRock also launched its own tease through Reddit, albeit not as impressive, showing a Ryzen 9 7950X3D paired with a G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo kit with EXPO running at DDR5-7200 (CL34-45-45-115 at 1.4V) on a X670E Taichi.
Gigabyte joined the party with a snapshot of an X670E Aorus Master board with Ryzen 9 7900X3D and KLEV DDR5-8000 RAM with an XMP profile (38-48-48-128-176 timings at 1.45V). Last but not least, chi11eddog shared CPU-Z screens with an MSI X670E ACE motherboard with a Ryzen 9 7950X CPU and OLOY memory (SK Hynix modules) running at DDR5-8200 (38-48-48-126-168 timings at 1.45V). This is the quickest memory kit we've seen running on a motherboard using the AGESA 1007B firmware.
KitGuru says: The increase in memory compatibility and operating speeds will surely give some extra oomph to some systems. However, getting to these speeds without an EXPO or XMP profile may prove challenging.
