AMD FX-8350 can be throttled down when under stress
AMD FX-8350 can be throttled down when under stress
Hey there! I saw my CPU slowing down during stress tests even though everything else seems fine. It's running an AMD FX-8350 with ASRock 970A-G/3.1 and a 650W PSU, so power isn't the issue. When idle it stays at 4.08GHz, but under load it drops to around 3.45GHz. I checked NZXT CAM and noticed it won't reach 70°C either. Any tips or ideas could be super helpful!
It might have power restrictions and could reach a specific maximum wattage.
You can explore various tools designed for system monitoring. Some popular options include process managers, memory usage trackers, and network analyzers. Checking your operating system’s built-in utilities or third-party applications like Resource Monitor or Task Manager can also help.
These FX series CPUs operate outside the thermal thresholds of today's processors. Although an i5-10400 might hit around 85°C, these older chips were designed for cooler environments. What cooling solution are you employing? Also, please activate the quote button so we can view your answers. Edited August 13, 2022 by Fasauceome
You're currently employing its stock cooler equipped with the red LED ring.
I saved Open Hardware Monitor and observed the CPU running at 1.380 volts when idle. Under load, it consistently decreased to 1.200 volts.
They did it successfully. The 65c core temperature was around, and the socket temp was a bit higher, which was considered ideal under full load. Based on what I remember, a temperature of 90°C should cause strong throttling. It's showing the usual P-states now. In my view, it would be better to adjust the voltage manually.
I’d consider doing an overclock, but every time I try—even a small increase like 0.1GHz or more—I end up with a blue screen after startup. Raising the frequency by 50MHz also doesn’t seem like a good idea.
You're using the bus clocks at 200MHz and adjusting them. You can set the multiplier manually, keep the 200MHz ones unchanged. A good starting point might be 3.6GHz, which would give a 200x18 scaling factor. Adjust the V-core around 1.32v as needed.