Affordable CPU cooler options for Ryzen 5 1600 at 3.8-3.9GHz
Affordable CPU cooler options for Ryzen 5 1600 at 3.8-3.9GHz
What causes this significant variation in the video? I’ll try my best to explain based on what I understand, considering temperature and chip capabilities (silicone lottery). Above 3.5ghz seems achievable for me. I’m not sure which setting gives the best performance—can I keep the same GHz across all cores, or is there a maximum with AMD Turbo? Is the performance consistent across cores without boost on lower numbers, or does it vary?
gasolin :
Why there’s such a big variation in the video? I’ll try my best based on temperatures and what the chip can handle (silicon lottery). I believe a speed above 3.5ghz is achievable. I’m not sure which setting gives the best performance—can I keep the same GHz across all cores, or is the maximum with AMD’s Turbo so high that it might reach 3.8ghz and then boost to 4.0 or 4.1ghz on 1-3 cores? Or does it stay the same regardless of core count? The main reason for the difference is that each chip (silicon lottery) and hardware setup are different. My advice is to try the Wraith Spire configuration and observe the results. If you’re satisfied with your overclocking and temperatures, stick with it. If you want better gains, consider an aftermarket cooler. I personally prefer the Deepcool GammaXX over the 212, though that’s just my opinion.
So in terms of speed, temperatures, and voltage, what can I anticipate?
I’d be let down if I can’t hit 3.5 ghz. I know MSI has a CPU PLD OC voltage that’s lowered my temps by about 10°C when going from auto to 1.100V and then to 1.090V, so I think a max of 70°C wouldn’t be out of the question. The max vcore seems to be around 1.420 or 1.425 volts (though I’m not sure what AMD says), and 95°C is probably too high for my liking—I’d prefer to stay under 70°C, especially during the hottest summer days when I might run a stress test.
No one can predict the temperatures accurately due to numerous factors. Certain chips need a higher v-core for stable clocks, which significantly affects temperatures. The surrounding temperature and air movement inside the case also play a role. GPU temperature and its cooling method influence the readings. I would be let down if you couldn't achieve 3.5ghz with full load temperatures staying below 80°C in normal conditions. Under heavy load, I expect temperatures to rise to around 3.7 while keeping them under 80°C.
Check the latest core temperatures to see if they’ve improved.