Adjusting 7820x OC using NH-D15S
Adjusting 7820x OC using NH-D15S
I already understand I would achieve better results on water, but I'm hesitant about trying it.
I still aim to extract the maximum performance from this unit using one of the most powerful air coolers available.
Which configuration would provide the greater improvement, though smaller in size?
A) 4.5Ghz with cache set to stock 2.4Ghz
B) 4.0Ghz with cache increased to 3.0-3.2Ghz
I've noticed that cache overclocking typically delivers solid benchmark scores, but it may not translate much to everyday use.
Testing was conducted using Intel XTU.
Usually, you notice a significantly larger improvement from changing the CPU frequency than adjusting the cache frequency. I’m sure there are a few cases where increasing the cache frequency helps, but those seem to be rare. I’d stick with option A consistently.
If the benefits from cache speed are minimal, I'll just keep it as is and concentrate on CPU speed. 4.7 (possibly 4.8) should work with my present cooler. Thanks for the advice!
I enjoy XTU and use it on my Intel processors, but it isn't the most intense stress test. If you're checking for stability, you might want to try something different. I don't really support Prime95 a lot because it puts more strain on your system than real-world tasks would. Aida 64 is another solid option that can improve stability.
In any case, if your system runs smoothly in one Cinebench run, it's likely okay. I've only seen a few cases where an overclocked system crashed after completing Cinebench and then crashed again in another program.