CPU stuck in overclock?
CPU stuck in overclock?
I have the i7-8700k and it should be operating at around 3.7GHz. I once pressed the OC Genie button in my BIOS to increase it to 4.7GHz. After turning it off, the overclocking appears still active, which is causing me concern because the CPU is extremely hot—about 100 degrees Celsius and 60 degrees idle.
My cooler is the Cryorig H7.
Please help.
Musse477, überlege dir bitte, was du jetzt tun sollst. Stelle sicher, dass der CPU-Kühler sicher befestigt ist und ausreichend Luftzirkulation hat. Gib mir auch deine CPU-Vcore, denn die vom Motherboard angegebene kann zu viel sein.
Have you attempted resetting the motherboard's CMOS configuration to restore default values?
Have you considered resetting the motherboard's CMOS settings to restore them to the default? I'm not entirely sure about the process.
The guidelines are from your motherboard's User's Manual.
I've tried now, but the issue continues.
The guidelines are from your motherboard's User's Manual. I've completed the task but the issue continues. Could you clarify how you verify the frequency of each processor core? The Base Frequency for the Intel Core i7-8700K is 3.70 GHz, and the Max Turbo Frequency is 4.70 GHz at stock clock settings.
The guidelines are from your motherboard's User's Manual.
I've tried now but the issue continues.
Could you confirm if you're tracking each core's frequency using CoreTemps or Task Manager?
The base frequency for the Intel Core i7-8700K is 3.70 GHz at stock clock, and the max turbo frequency is 4.70 GHz at stock clock.
Thanks!
Base frequency applies to all cores and threads, essentially using the CPU's speed when under load. Turbo is a BIOS setting that turns on automatically, controlled by the CPU itself. It enables the CPU to utilize individual cores at frequencies higher than the base rate, depending on its configuration. For example, with 1-2 threads you might reach up to 4.7GHz, while 3-4 threads would drop to around 4.6GHz, and 5-6 threads to 4.5GHz. The CPU also limits turbo speeds to minimize power consumption and heat generation. Setting a solid base frequency of 4.2GHz reduces overall performance across all threads, capping maximum speeds at 4.2GHz regardless of turbo adjustments.
Reset CMOS, BIOS, or OC settings to their default values is straightforward. At startup, enter BIOS and select F5 to reset the BIOS to optimal defaults. If this isn't possible, check your motherboard—often near the GPU slot—a watch battery is present. Disconnect the PC from the power source, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, remove the battery, wait 60 seconds, reinsert the battery, then reconnect power.
The base frequency applies to all cores and threads, adjusting when the CPU is under load to match its operating speed. Turbo is a BIOS feature that is automatically enabled, controlled by the CPU itself. It enables the CPU to utilize individual cores at frequencies higher than the base, depending on its configuration. Running 1-2 threads can achieve peak turbo speeds around 4.7GHz, while 3-4 threads will lower to approximately 4.6GHz, and 5-6 threads to about 4.5GHz. The CPU limits these speeds to minimize power consumption and heat generation. Using a stable 4.2GHz reduces performance across all threads, capping maximum speeds at 4.2GHz regardless of turbo settings.
Reset the CMOS, BIOS, or OC settings back to their default values easily. At startup, enter BIOS and select F5 to reset the BIOS to optimal defaults. If this isn't possible, check your motherboard near the GPU slot for a battery—unplug the PC, hold the power button for 10 seconds, remove the battery, wait 60 seconds, reinsert it, then reconnect power.
Before setting the CPU to 4.2GHz, note that its current turbo was 4.7GHz and it ran very hot, reaching around 95°C. Decide whether you want to maintain the higher speed or stick with the lower 4.2GHz setting.