MSI’s Game-Changer for Memory Latency
MSI has officially entered the ring with a potent weapon against memory latency issues arising after AMD’s AGESA 1.2.0.2a microcode update. This update, designed to support the Ryzen 9000X3D processors, may have caused some headaches for users, but MSI aims to soothe these concerns with its latest innovation—a feature dubbed the “latency killer.”
How Does the Latency Killer Work?
You’ll find this remarkable feature nestled within the advanced menu of the BIOS for MSI’s AM5 socket motherboards, specifically in the overclocking submenu of popular models like the MEG X870E Godlike and MPG X870E Carbon WiFi. Users are presented with three straightforward options: auto, enabled, and disabled. While the default behavior remains a bit of a mystery, the consensus points to the auto setting being disabled initially. This precaution is likely to avoid any potential system instability while users play around with performance settings.
Real-World Performance Gains
As evidenced by benchmarking undertaken by Uniko’s Hardware, the results speak volumes. They reported an incredible eight nanoseconds reduction in memory latency when the latency killer feature was engaged, thanks to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and DDR5-8000 CL38 memory. Some savvy Reddit users have claimed even more substantial gains, noting improvements up to an impressive 10-12 nanoseconds simply by enabling this feature on boards like the MSI Tomahawk X870. This makes it a must-try for any overclocking enthusiast!
