Changed from Intel to AMD 5900x and seeking overclocking advice
Changed from Intel to AMD 5900x and seeking overclocking advice
Hello,
I'm seeking advice on overclocking the 5900x. This is my first AMD processor in about 15 years, having recently moved from an i7 9700K. While I have extensive experience with Intel overclocking, AMD presents a different challenge.
The cooling setup uses a NZXT X62 with Kryonaut paste. The motherboard is Gigabyte Aorus Elite X570. RAM is an x4 8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro at 3200MHz with XMP support.
PBO on auto + memory overclock to 3600MHz on CL17 plus a 200MHz Core Override seems like a solid starting point. Would manual overclocking yield better results than the PBO example?
Should I disable certain power-saving features to maintain stable overclocking?
Thanks in advance.
Overclocking an AMD chip isn't worth the effort—it's a waste of time and energy. You'll end up generating more heat without any noticeable gain, even if you reach +200Mhz. At the end of the day, you won't see any improvement in performance during games or CPU-intensive tasks, except for a few minor benchmark scores. Many people claim RAM overclocking is beneficial, but it doesn't hold up. I own a 3700x with the same memory setup as yours, and I successfully reached 3600Mhz CL16 after testing for hours. Still, no real benefits beyond a slight boost in Cinebench R20. Save your time and stick to the stock settings instead.
Overclocking an AMD chip isn't worth the effort—it's a waste of time and energy. You'll end up generating more heat without any noticeable gain, even if you manage to hit +200Mhz. At the end of the day, you won't see any improvement in performance during games or CPU-intensive tasks, except for a few minor benchmark scores. Many will say the RAM overclock is beneficial, but it's not. I own a 3700x with the same memory setup as you do, and I successfully reached 3600Mhz CL16 after testing for hours, yet still saw no real change except a slight +100 in Cinebench R20. Save your time and stick to the stock settings instead.