How to enable Boost performance and software updates for Razer Blade 15” Advanced (2020) & Studio Edition (2020)

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 can now have the option to choose among the 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 start 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 is updated to the latest version.

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

   1. Download the latest EC Updater.
   2. Open the file and follow the onscreen prompts to update your EC.
   3. After installing the updates above, please restart your computer.

FAQs

What does the Boost option in Custom Performance do?

The Boost option increases performance for 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?

To be able to see this option, you need to:

1. Update your Razer Synapse

2. Install the latest EC Updater

3. Set the Performance mode to Custom

How do I enable it?

1. Open Razer Synapse.

2. Go to the "PERFORMANCE" tab.

3. Choose "Custom" under PERFORMANCE MODES.

4. Set the CPU slider to BOOST.

What models of the Razer Blade does this apply to?

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