Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) & Studio Edition (2020) Software Updates

Razer has added a new performance mode for the Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) and Razer Blade 15" Studio Edition (2020) called Boost. To take full advantage of this feature, you will need to update your Razer Synapse and install an Embedded Controller (EC) update. With this update, you will have the option to choose among the following CPU performance modes: Low, Medium, High, and Boost.

Please note that this update only applies to Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) and Razer Blade 15" Studio Edition (2020) model numbers that starts with RZ09-0330x.

Required Updates

1. Ensure Windows is up to date. See How to get the latest software and driver updates from Windows.

   If you just updated Windows, please install the "Optional updates" under Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options.

2. Ensure Razer Synapse has all the latest updates installed.

   1. In the system tray, right-click on the Razer Synapse logo then select “Check for Updates”.

   2. Install the latest updates for Razer Synapse.

3. Download and install the latest EC update for your Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) and Razer Blade 15" Studio Edition (2020).

   1. Download the latest EC Updater.

   2. Open the file and follow the onscreen prompts.

   3. Restart your computer.

FAQs

What does the Boost option in Custom Performance do?

The Boost option increases performance of the CPU on your Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) and Razer Blade 15" Studio Edition (2020).

What do I need to do to have this option?

1. Update Razer Synapse.
2. Install the latest EC Updater.
3. Set the Performance Mode to Custom.

How do I enable Custom Performance?

1. Open Razer Synapse.
2. Go to the "SYSTEM" tab.
3. Go to the "PERFORMANCE" subtab.
4. Select "Custom" under "PERFORMANCE MODES".
5. Set the CPU slider to "BOOST".

What Razer Blade models does this apply to?

This update applies to all Razer Blade 15" Advanced (2020) and Razer Blade 15" Studio Edition (2020).