Assist in enhancing FX 6300 FX
Assist in enhancing FX 6300 FX
This setup seems accurate, handling a heavy workload with CPU boosts to the highest P state while temperatures increase quickly. Once temperatures reach the maximum, the CPU will significantly reduce its performance. The stock frequency of 3500 MHz is typical for a heavy load and a standard cooler. Boost frequencies are around 3800 and 4.1 Ghz. The low power states are:
Low power P states [1]
#1: 3000 MHz, 1.225V
#2: 2500 MHz, 1.125V
#3: 2000 MHz, 1.025V
#4: 1400 MHz, 0.9V
In the video, a stock 6300 MHz unit with a stock cooler operates between 3500MHz and 3000MHz in Prime 95. Also, Aida64 runs at 3500MHz. Your description seems to match standard stock behavior.
But my temperatures during the stress test are higher than what's shown in both videos. Perhaps I should try a longer stress test for about 10 minutes and share an update here with the screenshots. Would you suggest increasing the voltage from 1.3 to 1.31 or 1.32V and making a small overclock to achieve stable clock speeds?
From what I observe, the main clock operates at 3800MHz with a maximum of 4100MHz. This means the system is typically enhanced. There are two distinct CPU temperature readings on most AM3+ boards. One is a "package temp" provided by the CPU itself, which isn't an actual temperature but a custom thermal scale. Another is a "socket temp" from the SuperIO chip on your motherboard, measured via a probe near the socket.
https://pcpartpicker.com/forums/topic/79...-am-a-newb
The diode temperature reflects the CPU's internal heat and should align closely with the case temperature. The thermal margin indicates how far the CPU is from shutting down due to overheating. The information shared suggests a method to convert these readings into a temperature reading, which seems reliable.
Link to source, translated:
One temperature measurement comes from the motherboard's diode (TMPIN0 in HWmonitor).
It appears accurate since using a fan controller probe, the reading is within 2°C of what TMPIN0 shows.
TMPIN0 reads 63°C, indicating temperatures near 70°C. This aligns with the current case temperature, which can reach up to 70°C.
You might also want to consult the AMD Overdrive software for a more precise thermal margin reading. Note that this tool is no longer available.
https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/amd-overdrive
Another reference remains online:
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-...drive.html
Last updated: March 1, 2018
If the Overdrive software isn't functional, rely solely on the motherboard diode readings. You'll notice high temperatures when the CPU throttles significantly (below 3500MHz), and your PC will shut down at the specified cut-off points. The diode should approach the case temperature, rising toward 70°C before taking action. Lower temperatures usually result in more stable performance.
Well I did a stress test with AMD Turbo Boost turned off. I got these
thermal margin in AOD
and results from
HWInfo.
Seems like the tjmax is about 72C with the thermal margin added to the temps from the package. So what are your thoughts on this? Do I have some headroom to OC and still maintain optimal temps?
I will attempt to overclock to 4GHz or even 3.8GHz and monitor the temperatures carefully, sticking to one of the two options and sharing the updates. Thanks for your responses and for taking the time to assist me.
These outcomes reflect the changes made in the BIOS settings.
Adjusted CPU/HT reference to roughly 5%.
Lowered HT Clock to 2100MHz to align with NB Clock and performed stress tests lasting approximately 10-12 minutes each.
Notably, all components are operating at their standard voltages for CPU, NB, HT, and MEM.
Stock/Default multiplier set to x17.5 (3500MHz)
≈ 3700MHz
Multiplier updated to x18.0 (3600MHz)
≈ 3800MHz
Also worth noting is that AMD overdrive thermal margin might be useful to understand.
Sorry, I missed taking screenshots of AOD. I recall the thermal margins were around 16.5-18°C at a stock multiplier of ≈3700MHz and 14.5-16°C at a x18(3600MHz) multiplier, which is about 3800MHz. Are these temperatures acceptable? Should I monitor the VRM temperatures even though I'm using the stock 1.2v Vcore?