Assistance with Overclocking (specs provided)
Assistance with Overclocking (specs provided)
Hi Everyone,
I’m reaching out for help with two things: boosting my memory and CPU performance. I’ve already pushed my CPU up to 5.2, but it’s been causing crashes when I run Cinebench. Here’s what my current setup looks like:
CPU – Intel i9-10900k
Memory – Asus Rog Z490 Max XII Hero Wifi
RAM – 4 Patriot Viper Gaming RGB Series DDR4 at 4133MHz, 16GB
GPU – NVDA 3090ti FE
Power Supply – EVGA G3 1000W FM 80+G ATX
Cooler – Lian Li Galahad 360 Black AIO
Storage – Samsung SSD 960 EVO 500GB, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB
I’ve reset everything to default, but before that I had these overclocking settings:
- AI Overclock Tuner – XMP II
- XMP – DDR4-4132 19-21-21-41-1
- CPU Core Ratio – Sync All Cores
- DIGI+VRM – Level 4 (adjusted between levels 4 and 8 to test performance)
- Internal CPU Power Management – Maxed levels (4095, 255.75)
- Min/Max CPU Cache ratio – 48
- Adaptive voltage – disabled
- CPU core/cache voltage – manual mode
- CPU core voltage override – set to 1.35
- DRAM voltage – 1.5
That’s it except for what I know. I’m hoping someone can suggest adjustments or confirm if these changes helped.
Hey there,
At first glance, it seems you have a very powerful system. It does require a lot of power, but it performs exceptionally well.
This makes me wonder why you're considering overclocking your CPU or RAM. You're already operating near the maximum performance levels. With both Intel and AMD processors currently offering significant boosts, doing an all-core overclock often results in the highest single or double core speeds (which matter most for gaming).
If you were planning a standard overclock, you might actually end up with slightly lower performance in games. In fact, the TVB (Thermal Velocity boost) will cap your CPU at around 4.9ghz across all cores—assuming you have good cooling and robust VRMs. That's impressive.
You can adjust individual cores, but that gets...
Hey there,
At first glance, it seems you have a very powerful system. It does require a fair amount of power, but it performs exceptionally well. This makes me wonder why you're considering overclocking your CPU or RAM. With both Intel and AMD processors currently offering significant boosts, it's often the most effective way to achieve maximum single or double core speeds (which really matters for gaming).
If you were planning a full traditional overclock, you might actually end up with slightly lower performance in games. In fact, the TVB (Thermal Velocity boost) will cap your CPU at around 4.9GHz across all cores—assuming you have good cooling and solid VRM setup. That’s quite impressive.
Adjusting individual cores can be tricky, so it’s best left to experienced users.
When it comes to general overclocking, the gains are sometimes not worth the work. If I were you, I’d stick with the stock settings and enjoy what they provide.
If you ever feel performance is falling short later on, you can revisit it. But beyond most benchmarks, you won’t notice much improvement compared to the natural boost your CPU already offers.
You might also consider undervolting your CPU. Lowering the voltage can help reduce temperatures, allowing your processor to run at higher speeds for longer periods—potentially offering better results.
Download HWiNFO and while the CPU is loading, look at what HWiNFO shows for VCore voltage. The BIOS setting you configure isn’t always the same as the actual voltage the CPU uses. Also verify your SA and IO voltages. Consider resetting the RAM to a stable configuration such as DDR4-3600. Determine the required voltage for stability at 5200 MHz before increasing it to 4133. Focus on overclocking gradually.