ASUS X299 Monterey/Ventura Support

[tucoboy]

This can be useful for you to test your processor and compare it with others.


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Well, I tried it and this is what I got for a CPU Rating: 38,979. The i9-12950HX is at: 39,136. So the CPU's you and I have are right up there with the best performing current intel CPU's. Wow, even having had this system for 4+ years, it's still going strong!

 

[Lorengrin]

Well, I tried it and this is what I got for a CPU Rating: 38,979. The i9-12950HX is at: 39,136. So the CPU's you and I have are right up there with the best performing current intel CPU's. Wow, even having had this system for 4+ years, it's still going strong!

Exact...

 

[etorix]

1) How much faster is that setup you have over my current system?
2) Is the 12900K the fastest CPU? Or is there a faster one?
3) Will this work continue to work with Ventura (as it seems to work with some Intel based systems).
4) Is apple completely phasing out any compatibility with intel systems?

Answer whatever you can. Thanks again.

1) It depends whether you're looking for single-thread (Alder Lake) or multi-thread (where Core-X, Xeon W/Scalable can still hold its ground). And, of course, if you do need more than 16/20 PCIe lanes, X299/C422/C621(A) is still the way to go.
2) Yes for now. Wait for Raptor Lake.
3) It seems so.
4) The writing on the wall has been plain for all to see for quite some time.

 

[chessa]

Very strange, I have the same CPU as @tucoboy - at default clock with the ram also at default clock - but the result of my test is far from its.

 

[Lorengrin]

Very strange, I have the same CPU as @tucoboy - at default clock with the ram also at default clock - but the result of my test is far from its.

It depends on how the bios is configured, and the cooling you use. Also each processor is different, I have the same processor and I get 37572.

 

[chessa]

It depends on how the bios is configured, and the cooling you use. Also each processor is different, I have the same processor and I get 37572.

Interesting, when you and @tucoboy have the desire and time can you post the settings of your bios?

 

[Lorengrin]

Interesting, when you and @tucoboy have the desire and time can you post the settings of your bios?

BIOS 3403 Apple Logo

1.) /AI Tweaker/
a.) ASUS MultiCore Enhancement: Auto
b.) AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset: "5"
c.) AVX-512 Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset: "5"
d.) CPU Core Ratio: Sync All Cores
e.) CPU SVID Support: Enabled
f.) ALL CORE RATIO LIMITE: 43 (depending on the refrigeration you have, you can change it up to 47, and changing the voltages) I use this for 43
g.) DRAM Frequency: e.g. DDR4-3200MHz (Depends on the type of memory)

2.) /Advanced/CPU Configuration/
a.) Hyper Threading [ALL]: Enabled
b.) MSR Lock Control:Disabled

3.) /Advanced/CPU Configuration/CPU Power Management Configuration/
a.) Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST):Enabled
b.) Autonomous Core C-States: Enabled
c.) Enhanced Halt State (C1E):Enabled
d.) CPU C6 report: Enabled
e.) Package C-State: C6(non retention) state
f.) Intel SpeedShift Technology:Enabled
g.) MFC Mode Override: OS Native

4.) /Advanced/Platform Misc Configuration/
a.) PCI Express Native Power Management: Disabled
b.) PCH DMI ASPM: Disabled
d.) ASPM: Disabled
e.) DMI Link ASPM Control: Disabled
f.) PEG - ASMP: Disabled

5.) /Advanced/System Agent Configuration/
a.) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d): Disabled/Enabled

6.) /Boot/
a.) Fast Boot: Disabled
b.) Above 4G Decoding: ON
First VGA Decoder: Auto
c.) Set your specific Boot Option Priorities

7.) /Boot/Boot Configuration
a.) Boot Logo Display: Auto
b.) Boot up NumLock State: Disabled
c.) Setup Mode: Advanced

8.) /Boot/Compatibility Support Module/
a.) Launch CSM: Disabled

9.) /Boot/Secure Boot/
a.) OS Type: Other OS

KGP

 

[chessa]

@Lorengrin

Wow!, thank you so much for sharing! Now i can have some fun with my bios....

 

[chessa]

@Lorengrin

Possible to share your X299 EFI?

Thank you

 

[Lorengrin]

@Lorengrin

Possible to share your X299 EFI?

Thank you

Here it is, I modified it by removing the serial number, memory customization and some device properties. OpenCore version 0.83