Find a reliable low-clock speed and safe voltage setting for your Ryzen 3000.

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Find a reliable low-clock speed and safe voltage setting for your Ryzen 3000.

Find a reliable low-clock speed and safe voltage setting for your Ryzen 3000.

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kroko_53
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06-20-2019, 11:28 AM

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I've been experimenting with lowering the CPU voltage to reduce GPU load and heat in some older games where FPS is already very high (350+). Since driver limits or in-game caps aren't working, I'm testing stability through hot-runs at full-core 1.325v on the highest stable frequency in CB R20. If the CPU stays warm but doesn’t crash—either by overheating or a BSOD—I’m seeing better results. At lower voltages (around 1.0–1.1V), temperatures stay well below 48°C and 55°C, even after repeated runs. In contrast, at 1.2V the temps spike to about 60°C, which causes crashes. I’m aiming for a balance: keep the CPU cool while maintaining performance. Are you pushing too far? Stability is key, but safety comes first.

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kroko_53

06-20-2019, 11:28 AM #1

I've been experimenting with lowering the CPU voltage to reduce GPU load and heat in some older games where FPS is already very high (350+). Since driver limits or in-game caps aren't working, I'm testing stability through hot-runs at full-core 1.325v on the highest stable frequency in CB R20. If the CPU stays warm but doesn’t crash—either by overheating or a BSOD—I’m seeing better results. At lower voltages (around 1.0–1.1V), temperatures stay well below 48°C and 55°C, even after repeated runs. In contrast, at 1.2V the temps spike to about 60°C, which causes crashes. I’m aiming for a balance: keep the CPU cool while maintaining performance. Are you pushing too far? Stability is key, but safety comes first.