| Workload | Δ Performance (1010 vs 1009) | |----------|-------------------------------| | CS2 / Valorant | +0–3% (lower latency) | | Cyberpunk 2077 | No significant change | | Cinebench R23 MT | +1.5% (Ryzen), -0.5% (Intel) | | 7-Zip decompression | +4% (memory timing improvements) | | Blender | No change |
Verdict: 1010 is not slower; it’s equal or faster while reporting thermals differently. microstar international co ltd firmware 1010 hot
On some budget-oriented MSI B650 or B760 boards, firmware 1010 has been observed tweaking the Power Phase delivery for PCIe 5.0 devices. If you are running a high-end GPU (RTX 4090/5090) or a Gen 5 SSD, the VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) may run hotter because the switching frequency has been increased to reduce electrical ripple. | Workload | Δ Performance (1010 vs 1009)
This report details the recent release of BIOS/Firmware version 1010 by Micro-Star International (MSI). The release has generated significant user interest (indicated by the "hot" status in tracking databases). The firmware primarily targets Intel 600/700 series chipset motherboards, addressing critical system stability, CPU microcode updates (specifically for 13th/14th Gen Intel processors), and security vulnerabilities. On some budget-oriented MSI B650 or B760 boards,