MSI X670E Tomahawk: First Motherboard with New Overclocking Features
At last week’s Tech Day event, AMD provided a detailed overview of Zen 5, RDNA 3.5, and XDNA 2 technologies, including key performance metrics for the Ryzen 9000 series processors. These processors not only offer enhanced support for high-frequency memory but also introduce the Curve Shaper feature, building upon the existing Curve Optimizer function. This allows users to further refine undervolting adjustments, maximizing the processor’s performance potential.
Recently, a netizen tweeted that the MSI X670E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard’s AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS version has introduced three new overclocking features: “Curve Shaper” for the CPU, and “On the Fly” and “Optimized Platform Profile” for memory. The “Optimized Performance Profile” will be renamed to “Optimized Performance Profile” in the AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS version.
The Curve Shaper feature in MSI’s BIOS is located within the PBO submenu of the overclocking menu. It includes five frequency levels from Min to Max, each with three temperature adjustment nodes ranging from Low to High. Users can maximize undervolting adjustments based on their CPU’s quality. Although setting this up may be time-consuming, an AI-driven learning adjustment feature could simplify the process in the future.
On the Fly is a new configuration within the EXPO memory overclocking function. Previously, enabling or disabling EXPO merely utilized the memory manufacturer’s preset overclocking scheme. On the Fly offers a more straightforward and convenient overclocking experience, allowing users to adjust memory frequencies via software within the Windows operating system without repeatedly accessing the BIOS. The operation logic is likely similar to Ryzen Master for CPU overclocking.
The Optimized Platform Profile feature is separately located in the overclocking menu. When enabled, it can recognize validated memory overclocking recommendations (as shown in the example of the DDR5-6000 (1:1) scheme, consistent with AMD’s official recommended sweet spot frequency), differing from EXPO’s preset schemes and providing users with a quicker and more effective memory overclocking option.
Currently, MSI has not yet released this BIOS version for the MSI X670E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard on its official website. However, the latest beta version has been updated to AGESA 1.2.0.0, and a follow-up release is expected soon.
