Asus PRIME X670-P

Launch Stability & Compatibility

Initial firmware development focused on critical voltage regulation and memory architecture stability for the AM5 platform. Updates v1413 through v1616 implemented mandatory safety limits on the SoC voltage rail, capping it at 1.3V to prevent physical thermal damage to Ryzen 7000X3D series processors, a fix finalized in AGESA 1.0.0.7a. Memory controller logic saw significant expansion in v1602, which enabled support for non-binary 24GB and 48GB high-density DDR5 modules. This was further refined in v1654 (AGESA 1.0.0.7c), which improved signaling for high-speed memory kits. Early system initialization was optimized in v1410 via AGESA 1.0.0.62, establishing the baseline training algorithms required for stable POST operations.

Feature Maturity & Hardware Support

Support for next-generation silicon began with v2613 (AGESA 1.1.7.0), officially enabling Ryzen 9000 Granite Ridge processors. Performance tuning for this architecture was introduced in v3014 via AGESA 1.2.0.0a, which implemented Curve Shaper to allow distinct undervolt curves across different thermal states. The platform's memory capabilities were maximized in v3208 (AGESA 1.2.0.3a), which validated 256GB total system memory (4x64GB) and enabled AEMP profiles for speeds up to 6600MT/s. Additionally, v3035 exposed the 105W cTDP mode for enhanced multi-core performance, while v3057 integrated AGESA 1.2.0.2a to activate Turbo Game Mode, optimizing CCD parking logic. Specific support for Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D models was finalized in v3222.

Critical Security & Power Management

The firmware lifecycle addresses multiple high-severity Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Version 2214 (AGESA 1.1.0.1) mitigated the LogoFAIL vulnerability, preventing malicious code execution during the DXE boot phase. The critical Sinkclose vulnerability (SMM Lock Bypass), which allowed ring -2 privilege escalation, was resolved in v3035 (AGESA 1.2.0.1a). Further hardening was applied in v3201 (AGESA 1.2.0.3), patching the PeCoffLoader memory overflow and AMD Microcode Signature Verification flaws. Power management logic was corrected in v2413 by disabling STAPM on Ryzen 8000 processors to prevent artificial performance throttling. Finally, v3602 updated the platform to AGESA 1.2.7.0, a major architectural revision that permanently blocks rollback to earlier firmware versions.