Boosted Ryzen 7 5800X speed with compatible RAM for optimal results.
Boosted Ryzen 7 5800X speed with compatible RAM for optimal results.
Hey there! First thing I wanted to share is my recent upgrade – I got the Ryzen 7 5800X. I was hoping for the 5900X but faced some pricing issues in my area, so an 8-core setup was the best fit. I ran a few benchmarks with all settings enabled at the end of this post.
In idle mode, I saw around 38-42°C under load. For single-threaded tasks, it hit 616-620°C, while multi-threaded performance reached up to 83°C. The spec sheet from the community guide suggests my score looks typical, but the multi-core numbers seem a bit low.
I’m considering a few things: BIOS might be the issue – ASUS bios updates have been inconsistent lately. I suspect it could improve over time. There’s also the chance that a faulty CPU component or misconfigured BIOS settings is affecting performance. I’ve tried a fresh Windows install, but not a clean one, so I’m open to other tweaks.
Some background apps might be draining resources, and I haven’t fully optimized my system yet. I replaced the thermal paste recently to ensure good heat management, and temperatures are currently stable. The airflow in the case is excellent, and my GPU stays under 55°C even during heavy loads (Arctic Accelero Xtreme IV).
For memory, I’ve seen recommendations suggest at least two 3200MHz CL16 sticks for top performance. My current setup has two 8GB sticks, but I’m thinking about upgrading to four 16GB sticks if possible. I’m weighing whether to buy a complete kit or go for a new build with higher capacity.
If you have any tips on boosting my multi-core score or fixing the BIOS, I’d really appreciate it. Also, let me know what you think about the RAM upgrade path – is 32GB worth the effort compared to the current configuration? Thanks for reading, and feel free to share your thoughts!
stock r20 on a 5800x is expected to fall between 6000 and 6200, which matches your current price well—this is mainly due to insufficient RAM. Aim for cl14 3600-3800 or at least cl16 3600; using a 4x8 chip can boost performance by about 5-10%, bringing you closer to 6100. You could also increase the DDR3200, but that wouldn't be ideal if you're looking to spend more.
the best options are 4 sticks configured for 3800 https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...ion=gskill cl16 3600&cm_re=gskill_cl16 3600-_-20-232-858-_-Product otherwise if you stick with your current setup, adding 2 more sticks will still be quicker, only a 5-10% difference.
The difference is around 5-10%, or similar to your current 2 vs 4 sticks.
changing to a 4 stick setup usually brings about a 5% reduction across most platforms. Moving from 3200 to 3600 adds another 5%. These are just rough ideas; with tight tuning and a 3800, the gap becomes noticeable but you still need to adapt what you have.
Yes, 4x8 is better than 2x16. You should receive the 4x8 kit instead of the 2x16 option.
Sorry to hear that. The main difference is that one version included Neo while the other did not. You also mentioned a mix-up with RGB versus another file. Let me clarify the details for you.
Can your interface handle 2000? The delay after decoupling wouldn’t justify the improvement, so you’ll need to manually adjust it to reach 3800.