Do these figures meet the requirements for the R5 2600?
Do these figures meet the requirements for the R5 2600?
Hi, I'm just getting started with Overclocking and specifically with AMD CPUs. My current configuration is not very optimal.
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 @ 4.1Ghz.
Main issue: The motherboard I have doesn't support controlling the LLC feature, which makes it hard to find a stable overclock for my 2600.
The setup I'm using right now is 4.1Ghz @ 1.4V, which according to HWmonitor works at idle (30°C) with an idle temperature of 30C. However, when under load (68°C max), the voltage drops to around 1.360V.
I'm wondering if these readings are acceptable since the idle voltage is quite high. But I can't lower it further because any drop would push it below the stable point for my 2600 at 4.1Ghz.
Around 4.0Ghz also needs almost the same voltage to stay stable (like 1.355V under load), so it doesn’t seem like a big improvement.
Also, during some BFV sessions, my CPU temperatures never exceeded 55°C and the Vcore averaged about 1.378V, with a low of 1.337V. I think this might be an outlier or a glitch. I recall it running around 1.37V when playing.
Thanks!
Hi, I'm just starting out with Overclocking and focusing on AMD CPUs. My current configuration isn't very optimal.
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 @ 4.1Ghz.
Main issue: The motherboard I have doesn't support controlling the LLC feature, making it hard to find a stable overclock for my 2600.
Currently, the most stable setting I've found is 4.1Ghz @ 1.4V, which according to HWmonitor equals about 1.409V at idle (30°C) and drops to 1.360V during P95 Small FFTs (68°C max).
I'm curious if these readings are acceptable, especially since the idle voltage is high, but I can't lower it because any drop would affect performance.
I'm just starting out with Overclocking and focusing on AMD CPUs. My current configuration is not ideal. The CPU I have is a Ryzen 5 2600 at 4.1Ghz. The main issue is that the motherboard doesn't support controlling the LLC feature, making it hard to find a stable overclock for this model.
I've been using a setup with 16GB RAM (2x8GB) at 3200Mhz. The voltage readings are concerning because the motherboard can't adjust the voltage properly. When idle, the temperature is around 30°C and the voltage stays at about 1.409V. However, during heavy loads like P95 Small FFTs at 68°C, it drops to around 1.360V.
I noticed that at full load (4.0Ghz), the voltage needs to be similar—around 1.355V or so. This suggests my current setup might not be safe. AMD recommends a voltage of about 1.425 for sustained stability, and around 1.45 could affect longevity. When the CPU is lightly loaded, the impact is minimal, often dropping below 1.35V.
My BFV sessions showed temperatures never exceeding 55°C, with voltages averaging 1.378V and a low of 1.337V. This might be an outlier or a glitch. Reading voltage via HWInfo should give a more accurate picture—CPU VCore (STI2 TFN) is the real value inside the core.
Have you tested stressing the system at 4.1Ghz with Prime95? That would help confirm if temperatures remain stable.
The numbers seem correct for 4.1Ghz. AMD says 1.425 is safe for long-term use and around 1.45 could impact processor life. The effect is smaller when the processor isn't heavily loaded, which is when voltages drop below 1.35. If you check voltage readings with HWInfo, look for the CPU VCore (STI2 TFN). That’s the actual voltage the CPU experiences inside, as measured by telemetry—it should be even lower. Have you run stress tests at 4.1Ghz using Prime95 or similar? That would confirm if temperatures stay under control. Yes, during P95 Small FFTs I reached up to 68°C and gaming temps are around 50-55°C with the Corsair Hydro H100i Pro cooling solution, so I’ll likely stick with that. I’ll probably just try pushing and testing how much voltage is needed for stable 4.2Ghz operation. Not for daily use, just to satisfy my curiosity. Thanks!
68C running P95/small FFT would look great. Try aiming for 4.2G, though I anticipate performance will peak around this point. In other words, even a slight boost in clock speed will require significantly higher voltage and generate more heat.