Ryzen de AMD is getting an important update, that's why you must install it

Manufacturers provide updates for your hardware at regular intervals. On this occasion, the AMD company has presented an update for its Ryzen processors.

What kind of update is that? The main objective is to delete the risks associated with internal security technology (PSP) and improve performance. Another driver for the processor has also received some updates.

In this article, in Manufacturers we explain why you must install the update and what you should take into account.

The update closes critical gaps and improves performance

This is in the update: Basically, it must be said that AMD's official release notes are not very extensive. AMD explains, however, that it is mainly critical security patches for internal technology Platform Security Processor (PSP).

This is a technology that AMD integrates in its processors. This technology is responsible for several security mechanisms on your computer that are integrated into your processor. According to AMD, PSP is also responsible for the boot process and other functions.

AMD had mentioned several security gaps on your own website, but you are not sure what gaps AMD closed now (through AMD.com). Also, you do not know much about PSP anyway and AMD does not want to reveal many details (through extremetech.com).

Otherwise, there are also some corrections for AMD Micropep controllers. This part is responsible, among other things, from the management of transitions between energy states and clock speeds. So it could well be that performance improves a bit.

Therefore, we recommend that you install the update. The critical safety patches alone are an important reason why you should definitely install the update.

Ryzen update is available for all common base plates and processors

For who is the update? The update applies to all chipsets that currently support RYZEN processors. These include X570, B550, A520, X399, X470, B450, X370, B350 and A320.

Where can I download the update? You can download the update directly from AMD (via AMD.com). To do this, go to the website and then scroll down, where you can select the software.

Here you select the first set of chips in the drop-down menu and then the socket of your processor. All Ryzen processors are based on AM4. In a third step, choose the chipset that your motherboard has. Be sure to select the correct chipset.

Then you can install the software. AMD itself recommends that you uninstall the previous software beforehand if your previous version is completely outdated.

Meanwhile, AMD has gained influence on the processors market. Success is also strongly related to Ryzen processors. This is demonstrated by the best sold in Amazon, where AMD was ahead of its Intel competitor in the first quarter of 2021:

AMD dominates Intel with its processors in Amazon, despite discount