- AMDS RYZEN CPU -ABUNITY has been a problem for some time
- Team Red has now clarified that this is a problem because some motherboards are not running with AMDS recommended values
- Instead, they push too hard with current and tension – and burnout is still reported on a daily basis
AMD has officially commented on the chip-destroying burns that have affected a small number of its Ryzen processors, and has effectively blamed the feet of the motherboard manufacturers-to a point anyway.
Toms Hardware noted an interview with AMD Execs David McAfee and Travis Kirsch conducted by Quasarzone (a South Korean tech place), where Team Red was questioned by the burnout question regarding Ryzen chips (3D V-cache or X3D models, including Ryzen 9800x3d), and mainly (but not exclusively) Rock bitchards.
Given this is a translated article – so we need to be careful about the interpretation – Quasarzone noted that CPUs in AM5 motherboards have “experienced sockets” and that “some users still report these symptoms”. Technical site then asked what AMD’s attitude and answer was about the question.
AMD replied to say (again, remember that this is a translation): “This problem arises because some ODM biosis do not comply with AMD’s recommended values.”
The term ODM refers to the motherboard’s manufacturer (original design manufacturer) and what this essentially says is that these manufacturers do not adhere to AMD’s share values (around power, excitement and more) with their boards. In other words, these companies push harder than they should, which can cause a problem.
It’s not a final conclusion here, mind because execs continue to say: “AMD … offers a wide range of combinations, and also supports PBO [AMD’s automated performance boosting feature] and overclocking. This means that there are a large number of possible scenarios. Although this is a complex problem, we work closely with our partners to solve problems and further develop the platform. “
So it is a complex problem that UNPICK, and AMD emphasizes that it works with motherboard manufacturers to solve any problems.
The executers also mention that it is highly recommended that any AM5 meanbar owner updates to the very first BIOS version, which is a healthy advice for any motherboard in justice. (The latest finished release of BIOS, I need to clarify – try not to use new versions that are still in beta test).
Analysis: Guess games
So this is not a crystal clear statement from AMD in any way-and translation complications should be taken into account (yes, I knock it a little because it is an important hue) -But there is a clear enough pointing of the finger towards the motherboard manufacturers that push too far with their settings.
As mentioned, ASROCK motherboards have been especially in the firing line as the most reported hardware manufacturer to be affected (on a long way) – but other suppliers have also been hit by CPU defects.
While Asrock initially accused a “memory compatibility problem present in previous BIOS versions” and pushed out of a BIOS update to solve it did not do this the trick of healing burnout. As Tom’s hardware points out, a later BIOS update, which arrived in May 2025, various PBO settings, and this (finally) smoothed over most of the problems -if not all of them.
Unfortunately, there are still reports of Ryzen X3D CPU burning that drips in via Reddit on a daily basis, so this is a torny. Has Asrock still got a job of identifying its bio to prevent these events? Or could this be a case of chips that have already been pushed too hard, too long, suffering from the damage caused under the hood and eventually giving up the ghost (with the latest BIOS update that couldn’t save them when they were too far away)?
There is still too much of a guess game, frankly, and it is an unfortunate situation for both AMD and especially Asrock. Although not as Intel has not had worse problems-hvormed I believe that Ustability fracas with Team Blue’s 13th and 14th gene processors (it’s been quite a saga).
