Check if your 6600k can handle 1.4v at 4.7Ghz.
Check if your 6600k can handle 1.4v at 4.7Ghz.
I'm attempting to boost my 6600k's performance and have reached 1.375v at 4.6Ghz stable in AIDA64. Would it be wise to aim for 1.4v at 4.7Ghz?
Max that modern Intel CPUs can handle without damage from the voltage itself is 1.6V. As long as you're below that and not overheating you're fine.
It's a bit elevated, I'm maintaining 1.330v with LLC Level 1 (the most stable setting for my board)
Ah ok. I have played around a little and finally got stable at 1.375 volts at 4.6 on air.
9th paragraph:
Mr Kagouris:
Max that modern Intel CPUs can withstand without sustaining damage from the voltage is 1.6V. As long as you stay below that threshold and avoid overheating, everything should be okay.
But will the CPU's lifespan decrease?
Not significantly, really. Theoretically it might reduce lifespan, but in reality you usually upgrade before any real issues arise. Around 1.4V for a Skylake chip at 4.7GHz is quite typical, so feel free to increase it (as long as temperatures remain acceptable).
Mr Kagouris:
9th meeting:
Max explained that modern Intel CPUs can withstand up to 1.6V without damage, as long as you stay below that level and avoid overheating. He also asked about the impact on CPU lifespan—though it won’t be a big change, in real life people usually upgrade before any issues arise. A 1.4V for a Skylake chip at 4.7GHz is typical, so it’s safe to increase it (as long as temperatures are normal).
He then mentioned that 1.4 volts between 1.4 and 1.5 seems unstable and wondered if anything in that range would be better.
You might surpass 1.4V, though you could face heat issues. If reaching 4.7GHz needs a boost above 4.6GHz by 25mV and 1.375V, it probably isn't worth it.