Question Do I need a BIOS update?

[Thanasis247]

Hi guys, I have the B450M Pro4 Motherboard (not sure if it's the Pro 4 or Pro4-f but CPU-Z says just Pro4) and I'm planning on updating from a ryzen 5 1600 to a 5500G. I was wondering if that would require a BIOS update. Idk if that would help but my current BIOS version would be P3.30. Thanks in advance!

 

[CountMike]

Hi guys, I have the B450M Pro4 Motherboard (not sure if it's the Pro 4 or Pro4-f but CPU-Z says just Pro4) and I'm planning on updating from a ryzen 5 1600 to a 5500G. I was wondering if that would require a BIOS update. Idk if that would help but my current BIOS version would be P3.30. Thanks in advance!

Yes, definitely just pay close attention to notes.

ASRock > B450M Pro4

Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors; Supports DDR4 3200+ (OC); 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1; AMD Quad CrossFireX™; Graphics Output: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub; 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), ELNA Audio Caps...

www.asrock.com

 

[Thanasis247]

Yes, definitely just pay close attention to notes.

ASRock > B450M Pro4

Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors; Supports DDR4 3200+ (OC); 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1; AMD Quad CrossFireX™; Graphics Output: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub; 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), ELNA Audio Caps...

www.asrock.com

Thanks for the swift reply! I don't really know what ''use Pinnacle, Raven or Summit Ridge CPU'' means :/ though

 

[CountMike]

Thanks for the swift reply! I don't really know what ''use Pinnacle, Raven or Summit Ridge CPU'' means :/ though

Those are names for Ryzen generations.

Summit Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Summit Ridge (SR) is codename for AMD's mainstream through high-end desktop (HEDT) microprocessor line based on the Zen microarchitecture. Summit Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 14 nm process and incorporate four to eight cores.

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Raven Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Raven Ridge is codename for AMD series of mainstream mobile and desktop APUs based on the Zen CPU and Vega GPU microarchitectures succeeding Bristol Ridge. Raven Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 14 nm process and incorporate four cores.

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Pinnacle Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Pinnacle Ridge is codename for AMD's mainstream through high-end desktop (HEDT) microprocessor line based on the Zen+ microarchitecture serving as a successor to Summit Ridge. Pinnacle Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 12 nm process and introduces a number of enhancements over...

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[Thanasis247]

Those are names for Ryzen generations.

Summit Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Summit Ridge (SR) is codename for AMD's mainstream through high-end desktop (HEDT) microprocessor line based on the Zen microarchitecture. Summit Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 14 nm process and incorporate four to eight cores.

en.wikichip.org

Raven Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Raven Ridge is codename for AMD series of mainstream mobile and desktop APUs based on the Zen CPU and Vega GPU microarchitectures succeeding Bristol Ridge. Raven Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 14 nm process and incorporate four cores.

en.wikichip.org

Pinnacle Ridge - Cores - AMD - WikiChip

Pinnacle Ridge is codename for AMD's mainstream through high-end desktop (HEDT) microprocessor line based on the Zen+ microarchitecture serving as a successor to Summit Ridge. Pinnacle Ridge processors are fabricated on GlobalFoundries 12 nm process and introduces a number of enhancements over...

en.wikichip.org

Great, thank you so much! So I assume since the CPU I'm updating to isn't one of them I should go for the latest update?