Consider enabling PBO for your R7 3700X to improve stability and performance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider enabling PBO for your R7 3700X to improve stability and performance.

nenette24
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11-27-2019, 12:28 AM

The performance boost from turning on PBO on the R7 3700X versus the standard model can vary, but it typically offers noticeable gains in gaming speed. Whether it’s worth enabling depends on your usage—if you play heavily demanding games, the improvement is likely significant.

nenette24

11-27-2019, 12:28 AM #1

Tali2468
Member

11-27-2019, 01:49 AM

Check the results based on your CPU, cooling system, case design, and motherboard. Expect minimal gains or a slight boost—around 10%. Run CineBench before and after to compare performance.

Tali2468

11-27-2019, 01:49 AM #2

Check the results based on your CPU, cooling system, case design, and motherboard. Expect minimal gains or a slight boost—around 10%. Run CineBench before and after to compare performance.

GezTheGamer
Junior Member

11-29-2019, 03:43 PM

Checking if a B450 Aorus is suitable for your R7 3700X with strong cooling performance.

GezTheGamer

11-29-2019, 03:43 PM #3

Checking if a B450 Aorus is suitable for your R7 3700X with strong cooling performance.

adsgamer124
Member

12-14-2019, 07:41 AM

Consider an MSI B450 A-PRO MAX, Gaming Plus Max, Tomahawk Max, or Mortar Max for optimal performance.

adsgamer124

12-14-2019, 07:41 AM #4

Consider an MSI B450 A-PRO MAX, Gaming Plus Max, Tomahawk Max, or Mortar Max for optimal performance.

Sqwalish
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12-16-2019, 04:07 AM

I received identical outcomes both in tests and within the game when turning on PBO.

Sqwalish

12-16-2019, 04:07 AM #5

I received identical outcomes both in tests and within the game when turning on PBO.

ChibiDusk
Member

164

12-20-2019, 11:33 PM

Too many variables making it hard to get precise answers. Just gave it a shot. No chance of hurting the CPU since it manages heat automatically.

ChibiDusk

12-20-2019, 11:33 PM #6

Too many variables making it hard to get precise answers. Just gave it a shot. No chance of hurting the CPU since it manages heat automatically.

diegorufer9
Junior Member

12-21-2019, 05:42 AM

I receive a 10% boost in Cinebench with PBO enabled on my 2600x setup.

diegorufer9

12-21-2019, 05:42 AM #7

I receive a 10% boost in Cinebench with PBO enabled on my 2600x setup.

Fireking124
Senior Member

576

12-28-2019, 01:17 AM

They say the Ryzen 3000 line has limited overclocking potential versus other processors. In my opinion, it’s not worth the effort because my gaming performance is smooth enough. Changing it wouldn’t really help. Just adding more power use without any benefit. If you’re curious about benchmarks or experimenting, try pushing higher numbers and see how it goes.

Fireking124

12-28-2019, 01:17 AM #8