Comparing BIOS overclocking with Intel XTU settings

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Comparing BIOS overclocking with Intel XTU settings

_Pandalele_
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151

01-15-2025, 10:40 AM

Which is better and why?

_Pandalele_

01-15-2025, 10:40 AM #1

Which is better and why?

McAlden
Member

01-15-2025, 11:47 AM

It varies. I favor BIOS level overclocking since it keeps software minimal.

McAlden

01-15-2025, 11:47 AM #2

It varies. I favor BIOS level overclocking since it keeps software minimal.

GetUSom
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194

01-15-2025, 07:41 PM

XTU sometimes fails to configure the CPU properly, particularly after waking from sleep or hibernation. Using the BIOS is recommended for more reliable results.

GetUSom

01-15-2025, 07:41 PM #3

XTU sometimes fails to configure the CPU properly, particularly after waking from sleep or hibernation. Using the BIOS is recommended for more reliable results.