AMD's ancient Bulldozer and Piledriver platforms getting new open source firmwares in 2025 — update delivers 15-second boot-up times with 256GB memory setups

AMD's aging Bulldozer and Piledriver platforms are receiving new open-source firmware updates in 2025 through 15h.org, providing bug fixes and performance enhancements like faster boot times and increased memory support. These updates cater to the final high-performance x86 CPUs not restricted by newer UEFI security features, allowing for fully open-source systems. Despite their poor single-core performance, Bulldozer and Piledriver CPUs offer competitive multi-core performance, making them suitable for multi-threaded applications. The project supports various server and desktop motherboards running these processors, appealing to Linux enthusiasts seeking complete control over their system's BIOS.