ASRock B650M-CW

Launch Stability & Compatibility

The firmware lifecycle begins with the v2.10 launch, establishing baseline system functionality for the B650 platform. Update v3.01 integrates AGESA 1.1.7.0, enabling initial architectural support for Ryzen 9000 series "Granite Ridge" processors. Compatibility is further refined in v3.16, which optimizes support for Phoenix architecture CPUs. Early stability efforts conclude with v3.20, which resolves specific boot failures affecting a minority of Ryzen 9000 series processors.

Feature Maturity & Hardware Support

Performance tuning for Zen 5 architectures arrives in v3.06, which implements Curve Shaper via AGESA 1.2.0.0a to allow distinct undervolting based on thermal and frequency states. Version v3.08 updates to AGESA 1.2.0.2 to resolve high inter-core latency issues and introduces a configurable 105W TDP option. Gaming-specific optimizations are deployed in v3.10 (AGESA 1.2.0.2a) and v3.12.AS02[Beta], which introduce a "Gaming Mode" and enable overclocking support for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Support for high-end Ryzen 9 9000X3D series (9950X3D/9900X3D) processors is formalized in v3.18.AS02[Beta] via AGESA 1.2.0.3a, alongside corrections for DRAM timing readouts.

Critical Security & Power Management

Security hardening is prioritized in v3.15, which integrates AGESA 1.2.0.2b to patch critical SMM vulnerabilities (AMD-SB-7027) and improve system stability during sleep state transitions. Version v3.25 optimizes Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) settings and updates the codebase to AGESA 1.2.0.3d. Critical security mitigation occurs in v3.30, which incorporates AGESA 1.2.0.3e to patch the TPM Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability (CVE-2025-2884) and refine voltage safety limits for X3D processors. Final maintenance updates v3.40 and v3.50 (AGESA 1.2.0.3f/g) further enhance memory compatibility and CPU operating stability.