➀ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series faced unexpected gaming performance issues due to differences in testing methodologies. ➁ The company identified discrepancies in Windows mode, VBS security settings, and game benchmarks. ➂ AMD's automated testing framework, which runs in Super Admin mode, created a blind spot in performance evaluation. ➃ The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update is expected to address some of these performance gaps. ➄ AMD clarified that no blame is directed at reviewers, emphasizing differences in testing setups and configurations.