I've tested Asus' new Turbo Game Mode for AMD CPUs and my verdict is simple: Don't use it
When worse is supposed to be better but turns out to actually be worse. Or the same. Which is essentially still worse.
Asus 'Turbo Game Mode' arrives on its AM5 motherboards — second CCD and SMT toggles arrive for up to a 35% performance boost on X3D chips
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Asus rolls out Turbo Game Mode, bringing CCD and SMT toggles to the BIOS
As Computer Base highlights, enabling Turbo Game Mode in the BIOS disables a processor's second core complex die (CCD) / ...
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ASUS rolls out 'Turbo Game Mode' for AM5 mobos: up to 35% more perf boost on X3D chips
ASUS introduces 'Turbo Game Mode' for its fleet of AMD AM5 motherboards: second CCD and SMT toggles provide up to 35% more ...
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Asus Releases BIOS Update with Turbo Game Mode for AM5 Motherboards to Optimize Ryzen CPU Perf
Asus has introduced a new BIOS update for its AM5 motherboard series, featuring a Turbo Game Mode aimed at enhancing gaming performance on compatible Ryzen processors.
AMD CPUs just got a major performance update for games
A string of motherboard updates are rolling out that promise higher gaming performance on AMD CPUs, with boosts of up to 35%.
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CPU performance with X3D Turbo is less than 35%
The mode should lead to a performance increase of around 4.5 percent at a resolution of 1080p in Horizon Zero Dawn. For Tomb ...
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Exploring the stunning ASUS 3rd Gen ROG OLED Range - Game Changing Monitors
From competitive performance to cinematic bliss, 3rd Gen ROG OLED displays from ASUS are a game changer, figuratively and ...