AMD Confirms Branch Prediction Optimizations for Windows 11 23H2, Boosting Gaming Performance

AMD has officially confirmed that Branch Prediction Optimizations, initially set for the Windows 11 24H2 update, are now available for Windows 11 23H2. This means gamers won’t have to wait for the 24H2 update to enjoy enhanced performance.

Backporting Optimizations to 23H2

The KB5041587 update, now available as an optional update for Windows 11 23H2, brings the same Branch Prediction Optimizations that were expected in the 24H2 update. This update is accessible under Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates.

“We wanted to let you know that the branch prediction optimization found in Windows 11 24H2 has now been backported to Windows 11 23H2. Users will need to look for KB5041587 under Windows update > Advanced options > Optional updates. We expect the performance uplift to be very similar between 24H2 and 23H2 with KB5041587 installed.” — AMD Spokesperson

Performance Boosts Across Ryzen Generations

While AMD has not provided specific performance uplift figures for each Ryzen CPU generation, they have indicated that gamers can expect a performance increase of 3% to 13% on Zen5 CPUs. Zen4 and Zen3 architectures will also benefit from this update, but Zen5 is anticipated to see the most significant boost.

Availability

The KB5041587 update is already available under Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates. Gamers can now take advantage of these optimizations without waiting for the 24H2 update to become a stable release.

Conclusion

This move by AMD ensures that gamers using Windows 11 23H2 can enjoy improved gaming performance immediately, without waiting for future updates. The backporting of Branch Prediction Optimizations highlights AMD’s commitment to enhancing the gaming experience across different versions of Windows 11.