Windows 11 optional update fixes L3 caching issue affecting AMD Ryzen CPUs

PCs with AMD Ryzen CPUs should now perform as expected when running Windows 11.

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What you need to know

An optional update forWindows 11includes a fix for an L3 caching issue that can worsen the performance of PCs with AMD Ryzen CPUs. The update brings PCs to Windows 11 version 22000.282 and includes a long list of fixes and improvements.

Earlier this week,AMD released a chipset driverto fix a separate issue affecting AMD CPUs running Windows 11. With both of these fixes now available, PCs with AMD chips should run as expected when running Windows 11.

Here are the highlights of the optional update for Windows 11 (KB5006747):

The full list of improvements and fixes is multiple pages long. For those with PCs running on AMD Ryzen CPUs, the following fix is most relevant:

You can read the complete list of fixes and improvements onMicrosoft’s website.

As this is an optional update, people need to seek it out to receive it. PC owners can go through the Settings app and search for an update or grab the update through theMicrosoft Update Catalog. Waiting until next month is also an option, as the upcoming Patch Tuesday update should include all of these fixes.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.