ASRock has recently announced the release of a new BIOS for its Intel 600/700 chipset motherboards.
According to ASRock, thanks to the latest microcode from Intel, users who update their BIOS can expect up to a 10% performance improvement in CINEBENCH R23 for 14th generation non-K Core i processors.
External tests conducted by media outlets have shown that the new BIOS introduces a feature called "Disable CEP (Current Electric Power Offset)," which is enabled by default and can provide additional performance gains.
Below is a comparison chart showing the effects of enabling/disabling CEP. With "Disable CEP" enabled, various models of 14th gen non-K Core i CPUs show a noticeable improvement in performance.
However, currently only the BIOS for Z790 chipset motherboards has been released, with those for the 600 series and B760 series set to be released later.
ASRock has provided a list of their Z790 chipset motherboards, covering both high-end and mainstream product lines:
