CPU is running at base speed but can't reach overclock settings!
CPU is running at base speed but can't reach overclock settings!
CPU: AMD Ryzen 1300x
MOBO: Gigabyte A320MA-m.2
I decided to try overclocking my new Ryzen 1300x (both the motherboard and CPU are brand new). I checked various online threads and guides, noticing that the 1300x generally stays stable between 3.9~4.0ghz at around 1.4V.
However, after overclocking in the Gigabyte BIOS—though it can be a bit tricky—the system would boot normally but the Task Manager displayed a CPU base speed of 3.9Ghz.
This is when the confusion began. When I ran a stability test (the screenshot here is quite confusing: AIDA64 shows the CPU at 100% usage, while the Task Manager reports only about 92% utilization, staying close to its stock speeds and never exceeding them).
The same issue appeared in AIDA64's CPUID tool, which indicated the processor was running at 3.5Ghz at 1.4V, but when I opened CPUID HWmonitor, it showed the voltage as 1.2V instead of the expected 1.4V.
In the BIOS, the motherboard confirmed the chip was already operating at 1.4V right from the start.
The images provided might have clarified things better! Could you help me understand this situation?
This image displays a collection of programs illustrating what I aimed to convey.
Execute cpu-z, a recognized application known for reliable performance. Distinguish VID from vcore—they serve different purposes. During OC, unless all cores are set to identical values, you'll only achieve peak performance from a single core, with reduced frequencies like -100/200Hz for 2-3 cores, and when utilizing all cores you'll remain close to the base speed.
Karadjgne:
Run cpu-z is a recognized program that delivers precise outcomes.
Don't mix VID with vcore, as they serve different purposes.
During overclocking, unless all cores are set to identical values, you'll only achieve peak performance from a single core, -100/200Hz for 2-3 cores, etc. So when you're utilizing all cores, speeds will barely reach stock levels.
Download CPU-Z for Gigabyte Motherboards, noting that Core voltage is listed at 1.4v while the CPU operates at 3.5Ghz during benchmarking—this isn't the 3.9Ghz I achieved during overclocking, and none of the cores are reaching that speed.