Wondering if I have to update my bios when upgrading my cpu on my hp omen 25l

[DaniG3]

Hi I have an hp omen 25l 

GT15-0023na.  I was wondering since it already has a ryzen 55600g when upgrading to ryzen 55600x do I have to update the bios. If so what bios supports the ryzen 55600x

[NonSequitur777]

@DaniG3,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

the HP OMEN 25L GT15-0023na already comes with a Ryzen 5 5600G, which means it supports the Ryzen 5000 series out of the box. A BIOS update should not be necessary when upgrading to a Ryzen 5 5600X, as both CPUs are based on the same Zen 3 architecture.

Things to Consider Before Upgrading:

1. BIOS Compatibility:

   • The Ryzen 5 5600X and 5600G share the same AM4 socket and chipset support.
   • If the system already runs the 5600G, it should support the 5600X without a BIOS update.
   • However, the latest BIOS may provide optimizations, so it's good practice to check HP’s support page for the newest firmware.

2. Performance Gains:

   • The 5600X lacks integrated graphics, so a dedicated GPU is required (which the OMEN 25L should already have).
   • The 5600X has higher clock speeds and better boost performance, making it a solid upgrade.

3. Updating BIOS (If Needed):

   • If the system does not boot after installing the 5600X, a BIOS update may be required.
   • Check HP’s support page for the latest BIOS version compatible with Ryzen 5000 series CPUs.
   • If an update is needed, update the BIOS before installing the new CPU.

 

Conclusion:

• Most likely, a BIOS update is not needed for this upgrade, like this OMEN by HP 25L Gaming Desktop GT15-0xxx User shows: HP OMEN by HP 25L Gaming Desktop GT15-0xxx Performance Results - UserBenchmark.
• Check HP’s website for the latest BIOS just in case, but if the system boots fine with the 5600X, no update is required.
• Ensure a dedicated GPU is installed, as the 5600X has no integrated graphics.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777