KitGuru Reviews AMD Zen 5 CPUs Across Multiple Ryzen Generations

KitGuru's Comprehensive Testing of AMD Zen 5 CPUs: Unveiling Insights with Windows 11 Update

KitGuru has embarked on an extensive journey of testing AMD’s Zen 5 CPUs, a process that seems to evolve with each new discovery. Following our initial reviews, we received insights from AMD regarding the implications of the Windows 11 24H2 update. This prompted us to delve deeper, comparing every generation of AMD Zen processors, starting from the Ryzen 7 1800X and culminating with the latest Ryzen 7 9700X.

Our enthusiasm was palpable when Microsoft rolled out its monthly update for Windows 11, featuring a patch designated as KB5041587. AMD informed us that this patch would provide the advantages of Windows 11 24H2 without necessitating the installation of a pre-release version. In our previous video, we had tested with Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) disabled, making this an opportune moment to revisit our assessments and explore the effects of both the Microsoft patch and VBS. To further enrich our analysis, we also included Windows 10 22H2 in our tests, responding to requests from a significant segment of our audience.

We focused our testing on six Ryzen 7 models spanning from Zen 2 to Zen 5: the 3800XT, 5800X, 5800X3D, 7700, 7800X3D, and the 9700X. Our testing regimen comprised four distinct scenarios:

Windows 11 23H2 as per our reviews with VBS Off
Windows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS Off
Windows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS On
Windows 10 22H2 with VBS Off

We utilized two test systems for our evaluations:

System 1:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000
- Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace
- RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
System 2:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 3000
- Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus
- RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16

Shared components across all test systems included:

Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB
CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
SSD: 1TB Crucial T700
Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0

The testing process was meticulous, encompassing a variety of benchmarks and real-world applications. We started with Geekbench 6 Multi Core, followed by Cinebench R23 Multi Core. For gaming enthusiasts, we included tests on Far Cry 6, Assassins Creed Mirage, Cyberpunk 2077, and Total War Pharaoh.

KitGuru notes: We conducted a thorough series of tests for this feature, compiling a wealth of facts and figures. This data should empower you to conduct your own tests on your PC and assess whether the latest Windows 11 update will yield benefits.

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How to install Windows 11 23H2 on unsupported PC?

Installing Windows 11 23H2 on an unsupported PC involves several steps. Firstly, you'll need to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 23H2 ISO file. Then, you can modify the Windows Registry to bypass hardware checks. Boot from the USB, start the installation process, and when prompted, press Shift+F10 to open Command Prompt. Use 'regedit' to access the Registry and add a DWORD value named 'BypassTPMCheck' with data '1' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup. Continue with the installation.

How to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO file?

To download the Windows 11 23H2 ISO file, visit the official Microsoft website or use the Windows Media Creation Tool. On the Microsoft website, navigate to the Windows 11 download page, select 'Download Now,' and follow the prompts to either create installation media or download the ISO file directly. The Windows Media Creation Tool can also guide you through the process of creating a bootable USB drive or saving the ISO file to your computer for later use.