Check if 5.2GHz frequency is safe for your i7-9700k.
Check if 5.2GHz frequency is safe for your i7-9700k.
As long as it stays within 1.3 to 1.4v, it should work fine. The max Intel spec is around 1.35v, and these chips can handle up to 1.4 or even 1.42v as long as you maintain proper cooling.
It really depends on the luck of the draw. My 8700k chip performs well at 5.0 GHZ with 1.300v. If I upgraded it and paid closer attention, I might achieve even better results. The key is to run a proper stress test and confirm its stability. Maybe the OP had a fortunate chip!
It's not completely secure—it exceeds the expected limits and cancels the warranty. Still, under the OP's rules it seems acceptable as long as voltages stay within range and thorough testing is done. I confirmed that.
Just discovered it, thanks. I didn’t run it for too long—just about an hour.
Testing at steady 5.00ghz with stable 1.33-1.35V across 70-75°C using AIDA-64 load