Attempting to achieve 4.7GHz over a 4790K link
Attempting to achieve 4.7GHz over a 4790K link
Hey everyone, I'm currently at 4.7 GHz running at 1.3V (about a 80°C rise with the heavy load CPU at full capacity while gaming, around 60°C). I attempted to push it up to 4.8 GHz but haven't succeeded yet. I've experimented with voltages of 1.325V, 1.36V and 1.375V – the crashes were similar, especially when using heavy load. I noticed a roughly 10% jump in GPU usage when increasing from 4.6 GHz to 4.7 GHz. Could you have any advice? Maybe tweaking BIOS settings could help? Thanks.
The impact isn't as significant as it seems when only the CPU and 100Mhz are considered. I owned a 4790K for six years, an OP build with a 240mm AIO and plenty of fans—no concern about noise. All OC focused on keeping latency between CPU and RAM minimal (2400Mhz C10 4x4Gb). Day one: 4.5Ghz, year two: 4.7, year three: 4.8. During Australian Summers I lowered it back to 4.7Ghz from 4.8Ghz. UnCore/RING stayed at 4.4Ghz all along. You'll find a better opportunity for gains by tuning RAM and separately adjusting Ringclock, since gains compound together. You're beyond the CPU overclocking stage and entering major voltage increases for 100Mhz. Prioritize another area with less effort like RAM/Ring—your CPU is already near its peak efficiency. Spending extra voltage on just 2% won't yield linear gains in games. You did well at 4.7Ghz; now try RING, which will cover the remaining 2%. Basic RAM tweaking will add a small boost, especially if you invest time in learning it—this also builds knowledge for DDR4/5.
I'm sorry for any confusion. RING is a specific component or part you're asking about. Regarding your RAM, since it isn't overclockable, you might want to focus on optimizing its performance through other means such as proper cooling, clean connections, and ensuring the motherboard supports the current specifications.
I believe you're focusing on the Nvidia Driver Overhead issue.
Ringclock/Ringbus/Ring refers to the rectangular shape that encircles and links multiple cores—imagine four square tiles with the ring forming the outer boundary. It operates at a specific voltage setting, allowing you to adjust its speed or frequency more precisely. This includes components like RAM, timing parameters, and frequency control. While things such as frequency and cooling are important, they’re more complex than simply overclocking the CPU. These aspects form a broader subject than just CPU tuning. It requires careful consideration because it depends on the motherboard, platform, and specific chips used. This topic demands thorough research; it’s better explored in depth over weeks or months. You’ll encounter many unfamiliar concepts like puzzle pieces without context. However, understanding the right approach can make everything click. Sometimes it helps to play games and use FPS caps just below your usual average for smoother performance. Optimize your Windows settings by closing unnecessary background apps and adopting a minimalist gaming style. For future upgrades, a 6-core, 12-thread CPU would be ideal, especially if you’re aiming for high-performance or competitive gaming. Your GTX1070 and later models worked well with GPU settings, but the 2080Ti pushed you toward GPU limitations, forcing you to use higher settings in certain games. With your 10850K and OC, adjusting RAM settings was necessary to meet modern expectations. Your 3060 Ti would likely benefit from a 6-core configuration as well, particularly for newer titles where CPU performance scales closely with frame rate.