Dear Norton Support & Community,
I’d like to ask about potential compatibility concerns regarding Norton’s Game Optimizer feature and dual-CCD AMD X3D processors, such as the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 9950X3D.
These CPUs include two CCDs, but only one of them contains 3D V-Cache. To ensure optimal gaming performance, AMD’s chipset drivers and Windows Game Mode work together to schedule games on the CCD with 3D V-Cache, while background tasks are offloaded to the other CCD.
However, Game Optimizer also modifies Windows power plans, and attempts to offload background processes to specific cores or threads to prioritize gaming performance.
Could Norton’s Game Optimizer conflict with AMD’s game-optimized core scheduling (via PPM Provisioning and 3D V-Cache CCD steering)?
Specifically:
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Does Game Optimizer override Windows Game Mode behavior?
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Could it potentially redirect threads away from the preferred X3D cores?
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Is there a risk of scheduling interference with AMD’s driver-based CCD selection logic?
I want to make sure enabling Game Optimizer doesn’t disrupt AMD’s delicate CCD/core prioritization that is critical for consistent gaming performance on these CPUs.
If this is a known concern or there are recommended settings for users with dual-CCD X3D chips, I’d greatly appreciate your guidance.
Best regards.