So while it breaks updating the UEFI (BIOS technically died years ago) I don’t see a huge issue there. I haven’t updated the firmware in my X470 MoBo in years. Version 4.80 is on it but version 11 something is available but again if it ain’t broke don’t fix it comes to mind.
I would imagine there had to be some performance benefits since from my understanding the CPU and GPU use the same memory. If the memory is faster boosting the ram speed and tightening the timing would only increase the benefits. Though I would think that the modders should be able to make it so the UEFI can be flashed still and give the user control of the cpu and gpu frequencies and timings but prevent the OEM UEFI files from being used. Some sort of change in file extension would be simple enough but there I don’t really know for sure.
UEFI updates became a lot more relevant with AM4, at least with early Ryzens, FWIW. Though there won’t be many big fixes for the Steam Deck anymore, probably. Interesting for sure
So while it breaks updating the UEFI (BIOS technically died years ago) I don’t see a huge issue there. I haven’t updated the firmware in my X470 MoBo in years. Version 4.80 is on it but version 11 something is available but again if it ain’t broke don’t fix it comes to mind.
I would imagine there had to be some performance benefits since from my understanding the CPU and GPU use the same memory. If the memory is faster boosting the ram speed and tightening the timing would only increase the benefits. Though I would think that the modders should be able to make it so the UEFI can be flashed still and give the user control of the cpu and gpu frequencies and timings but prevent the OEM UEFI files from being used. Some sort of change in file extension would be simple enough but there I don’t really know for sure.
Would love to see some testing though.
You’re missing some security updates, it seems.
Release notes for your newer BIOS/UEFI updates:
I think SteamOS does automatic firmware updates so you would have to make sure you don’t unexpectedly lock it up
UEFI updates became a lot more relevant with AM4, at least with early Ryzens, FWIW. Though there won’t be many big fixes for the Steam Deck anymore, probably. Interesting for sure