Actual performance of the Ryzen 7 3800X varies based on usage and conditions.
Actual performance of the Ryzen 7 3800X varies based on usage and conditions.
Hi there, I noticed you're comparing performance across Intel and AMD systems. Your Ryzen 7 3800X in Cinebench R20 is showing around 4.12GHz, which is typical for that model. It's normal to see variations depending on the benchmark, but if you're expecting higher speeds, it might depend on your system configuration. The stock clock is 3.6GHz, so you're close but not at full potential. Let me know if you'd like more details!
I honestly have no idea but I can totally relate. I have an R5 1600 and I have it overclocked and set to 3.8 GHz on all cores at all times in BIOS. However, task manager shows it fluxuating between 3.5 and 3.7 all the time. However, both HW Monitor and CPU-Z (monitoring tools from CPUID) show it as 3.791 GHz (3791 MHz) at all times. Every now and then, CPU-Z's reading fluxuates by about +/- 0.7MHz, but that's no real difference that could ever be noticeable. So it probably is a common AMD thing. I didn't know other people were having it until now! Try installing HW Monitor or CPU-Z and looking at your clock speeds, they are probably way more accurate.
It seems like you're expressing agreement about typical actions.
I believe you still have plenty of options available. I mentioned having the same setup, and my processor runs at a constant speed in the BIOS settings. As I explained, checking the Clock Speed using tools like CPU-Z or HW Monitor will give more precise results. You can find CPU-Z at the provided link and HW Monitor here. Both are helpful resources. If the reported speed matches what Task Manager shows, consider setting your clock speed to a fixed value (such as 4.0 or 3.9 GHz) in BIOS if possible. If the Task Manager fluctuates but HW Monitor or CPU-Z stays steady, it’s likely safe.
4.1 covers the performance when sitting with windows open. Launch hwinfo and execute a single-threaded test; you’ll notice one core reaching up to 4.4–4.5Ghz under full column load. Based on cooling conditions and threading level, it should settle around 4.2–4.4 in gaming scenarios.
I don't understand why this happens. The system runs consistently at 3.8GHz regardless of any changes. I'm not using an LLC; everything is fixed at that frequency across all cores. Task Manager displays a completely different clock speed reading compared to CPU-Z and the HW monitor. When idle, my speed jumps between 3.5 and 3.7, then drops under load and quickly returns to its previous level. The changes in Task Manager are usually within 0.5 to 1 second after updates. CPU-Z reports a steady 3.8GHz with only about 0.5MHz variations, while the HW monitor always shows 3.8GHz.