Comparison of MSI Game Boost and Intel Extreme Utility
Comparison of MSI Game Boost and Intel Extreme Utility
I have a 13600K running in a Z790 MSI Tomahawk, and I'm exploring the optimal method to overclock it.
I think the best approach would be to do it manually.
After trying Intel ETU, I received a solid bin and the Speed Optimizer showed a maximum of 5.4 GHz @1.6v, while the default speed was 3.5 GHz @1.2v.
Game Boost gave me 5.2 GHz @1.5v, but it increased fan speed by default and still made the CPU run hotter than with ETU.
If I disable Game Boost, Speed Optimizer works better, reaching 5.3 GHz @1.4v.
It seems running ETU can be unpredictable, like a box of chocolates—results are hard to predict.
However, I don’t see any advantage in setting fans to their maximum speed.
I’ve used an i5-4690K with eight years of experience, which had only four cores, making overclocking straightforward.
This CPU has 14 cores, so I suspect the changes in performance and efficiency metrics are what cause the voltage, core speed, and multiplier data to fluctuate in CPU-Z.
I think it would be best to say "always do it manually."
Exacta! From the BIOS.
You must understand that Intel increased the voltage and power in the chips to gain an edge over AMD. Without that, they were falling behind.
How are you cooling the processor and the case or the entire rig? What is the make and model of your case?
This person has a video about boosting the 13600K to 5.5GHz. They shared their experience and found a setting that works well. Others tried different voltages and saw varying results, with some experiencing throttling. They recommend sticking to the method they used for another chip and suggest consulting someone who has done it before.