Boosting on R5 3600
Boosting on R5 3600
My 3600 operates at 4100mhz with approximately 1.25v, even though it runs about 100mhz above the standard setting. The stock voltage is around 1.45v, which is too high and could reduce its lifespan because of increased heat. Excessive temperatures might also stop it from reaching full performance.
So I completed the setup a few days ago and here are the outcomes:
Idle "no pressure on the CPU or 3-5% usage":
I believe the CPU Tctl reflects the CPU temperature, with an average of 38.6°C, nice?
As per the Cinebench20 test, at 3.6GHz on multicore, CPU temperatures stayed around 68°C, but on single core it was stable at 52°C.
Are these results satisfactory? And were the clocks increased to 4.2GHz? You noticed the maximum clock reached 4.19GHz.
I didn’t make any changes to the CPU settings—just kept the default configuration.
Regarding voltages, they reach 1.4V at around 60°C, is that acceptable?
CPU Tctl/Tdie provides an immediate snapshot from the most critical sensors on the die at that exact moment. The average CPU temperature gives a more accurate picture of the processor's real thermal condition. A reading between 38-39°C appears acceptable during idle operation, while 68-69°C during Cinebench multi-thread tests is also within an acceptable range. However, if your CPU operates around 3.5-3.6GHz during a CB20 benchmark, it’s likely running at base speed. This is expected, but you should still achieve higher multi-thread performance at speeds of 3.9-4.1Ghz, which could significantly improve results. Upgrading to a PBO tweak would help, though temperatures may rise further, possibly reaching the 80s or even the high 70s. This would restrict clock speed increases and necessitate better cooling solutions. A 212 processor is superior to a Stealth, but there are even more advanced options available. For maximum performance under heavy workloads, Ryzen benefits greatly from effective cooling.
Yes, for the 3.6Ghz it is correct, but regarding the maximum cores clock at 4,192.4Mhz—doesn't that represent the clock speed? Shouldn't it be considered a boost to 4.1Ghz instead of just running at stock? If you adjust the stock speed in Ryzen Master between 3.6 and 4.2Ghz, would that be classified as overclocking?
For future guidance, if you want to increase the 3.6Ghz, or if you notice high temperatures during boosting, lowering voltages could help.
The 4,192.4Mhz figure (or 4.2 ghz) you notice in the 'max' column represents the maximum single core speed boost. It provides a brief enhancement, quickly followed by a return to normal levels. This adjustment only affects one core at a time. While adjusting PBO often increases the frequency of boosts, it still doesn’t reach 4.2Ghz during a CB20 run, except possibly briefly at the start.
The actual performance gain from reaching 4.2Ghz is difficult to quantify and may be minimal if measured accurately. The meaningful improvement occurs when sustained boosting across all cores happens in the 3.9-4.1Ghz range under heavy workload, rather than the current 3.6Ghz level.
For future guidance: modify PBO settings, avoid full overclocking of all cores. Recommended PBO configuration includes enabling it manually with PPT at 333, EDC and TDC at 230, then reducing voltage using offsets gradually—just one or two steps at a time. Test with Cinebench to assess any impact on scores. Typically, only a slight negative effect is observed before performance or stability starts to decline.
Oh yeah: also consider installing aftermarket cooling solutions.