Microsoft issues fix for AMD PCs after Windows 11 bug hinders performance, gaming

AMD Ryzen chips were affected by the Windows 11 update.

Earlier this month, AMD noted that users may encounter errors in some games while running the Windows 11 OS which recently debuted.

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Microsoft has started rolling out fixes for problems that cause Windows 11-powered PCs with compatible AMD processors to run slowly. Earlier this month, AMD noted that users may encounter errors with some games while using the Windows 11 OS. The chipmaker acknowledged that known errors occurred in the L3 cache latency that helps access data from memory. The second bug was related to the “Preferred Core” feature which allows a system to use the fastest individual CPU cores on a processor. An error in the core can lead to slow performance and a cluttered computing experience.

An updated post by AMD notes that with the company Microsoft have solved these issues. Speaking on the L3 cache latency issue, a windows 11 A software update (Windows 11 Update KB5006746) is now available to address this issue under Microsoft Knowledgebase ID 5006746. Systems that have applied this update will enumerate KB5006746 in the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Installed Updates interface. On the other hand, the error with UEFI CPPC2 (“Preferred Core”) seems to be corrected by AMD Chipset Driver Package version 3.10.08.506. System apps that apply this update will report AMD chipset software 3.10.08.506 (or newer) within apps. Windows 11’s Feature Interface.

Notably, Microsoft earlier this week started offering First Preview of Android Apps on Windows 11 to beta testers. The company noted that beta channel users in the US can test the update on eligible PCs powered by Intel, AMD and Qualcomm processors. Users can interact with Android apps via mouse, touch and pen or even pin them to the taskbar. Apps are further integrated into Alt+Tab and Task View to help users move back and forth for a fluid computing experience. Users can receive check notifications in Action Center or share a clipboard between a Windows app and an Android app. Microsoft previously reported that Android apps on Windows 11 will be available through the Amazon Appstore within the Microsoft Store. Although its app catalog is significantly smaller than that of Google Play, the Amazon Appstore offers over 460,000 Android apps.

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