Saturday, December 17th 2011
AMD Bulldozer Threading Hotfix Pulled
Since we reported on the AMD Bulldozer hotfix, The Tech Report reports in an updated post, that the Bulldozer threading hotfix said to improve performance of the processor, has been pulled:
We've spoken with an industry source familiar with this situation, and it appears the release of this hotfix was either inadvertent, premature, or both. There is indeed a Bulldozer threading patch for Windows in the works, but it should come in two parts, not just one. The patch that was briefly released is only one portion of the total solution, and it may very well reduce performance if used on its own. We're hearing the full Windows update for Bulldozer performance optimization is scheduled for release in Q1 of 2012. For now, Bulldozer owners, the best thing to do is to sit tight and wait.It will be very interesting indeed to see how this much maligned processor benchmarks after the fully developed patch is released. It's true, actually attempting to download the hotfix and agreeing to the licence terms, at the moment, one is lead to a page that shows it as unavailable.
90 Comments on AMD Bulldozer Threading Hotfix Pulled
Just wondered for those with a better than average educated guess
2- PC buyers of 2012 Q1 might prefer waiting for Ivy-Bridge
3- DOH!
I for one would like to see a competitive AMD but naturally a patch won't do the trick.
Anyway a good performance boost is very well welcomed and wished for whoever purchased an FX chip :)
Quick, someone check Cinebench and 3d11 (cpu) on win8!
Well, it looks like you'll get to enjoy even better framerates soon. :toast:
All because of the rep the FX is getting , wish the rep was worse, cash in my pocket.
Let me re-word that for you.
Sandy Bridge kicked AMD's ass, Ivy Bridge will slaughter my wallet to.
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
:roll::roll::roll::roll:
BD = Big Disappointment :roll:
Hope this full patch does justice for us owners, even if it doesnt its not a bad chip.
Took me 28 minutes to re-code a 700meg file on my last PC, ConvertX, turn it to eight cores less than 5, still very happy.
@trickson with BD = Big Disappointment
Oh, that's cruel, lol.
Judging from the various articles I've read about BD and later revisions, I think it might not be quite as big a train crash as it is right now. And once again, this is good news for all of us, more competition benefits both AMD & Intel users. We just have to wait and see.
Microsoft scheduling is an issue with BD, we need a patch.
When my older brother and I were young I was always having plasters on my knee (must have been the arrows) he never fell down so no plasters his way.
I dont blame anyone for the hiccup that is scheduling in windows but lets get it fixed before stones are thown eh?
The dual core optimizer never got this stick, why now does BD get it.
I know Intel "rules" but to put in a better light how about "we love you to AMD"
Its like the accident prone brother, a chip that need more care if you will.
No more bashing, we know Intels are the sporty brother, AMD needs love as well.
"Its not the winning that counts, its the taking part" as my old mum used to say.
Its fair to say Intel dont need help, but to berate someone/thing for needing it is naughty.
Besides, if you think this patch is going to turn BD into an SB killer, I have a bridge in London that I'll sell you for cheap.
What I am seeing is a singling out . Microsoft is working with AMD and developing a " HOT FIX " For what ? So that AMD can run faster ? If you need this to = the performance of your competitor then you are cheating , It is like taking steroids because your body is not as developed as your opponents ! This is illegal ! But I digress . AMD needs a driver for it's BD CPU and this driver ( Hot Fix ) will give it the edge it needs to run things faster and better ? Man if you need all that why not just go with the WINNING TEAM in the first place ? Intel FTW !!!! :rockout: