Furmark and GPU overclocking
Furmark and GPU overclocking
HI. New to overclocking, hope this isn't a dumb question!
I'm searching for a reliable stable overclock for my new GPU (EVGA 1060 3Gb) and using Furmark to stress test it.
I believe that with a benchmark like Furmark, the GPU will be pushed much further than any game—current or upcoming—could handle. That means I'm comfortable aiming for an overclock that reaches temperatures above 84°C, since I assume real-world usage will be more forgiving than what Furmark shows.
So, my main concern is whether these assumptions hold true—will a result of 87°C on Furmark actually mean a safer temperature during actual gaming?
I wouldn't suggest using furmark at all. Even Nvidia doesn't endorse it.
Furmark serves better as a stress test rather than a standard benchmark. I wouldn't suggest pushing a Pascal card to 87°C. 84°C is a suitable maximum temperature goal.
I perform my benchmarks using Unigine Heave and Superposition. Fire strike is another reliable test. If you can complete several loops in Heaven without seeing any artifacts or crashes, your overclock appears stable.
Conduct a Heave benchmark at default settings and note your baseline score. Then repeat the test in windowed mode with MSI afterburner or EVGA Precision X. Gradually increase your base clock by 5-10 steps until it fails. Reset to the prior setting when it stops working. Repeat this process for memory testing. Once stable, try boosting power to 120% and check if performance improves further. You can also raise voltage for even better results. For regular use, keep your GPU temperature below 80°C.
I wouldn't suggest using furmark at all. Even Nvidia doesn't endorse it.
Reference: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...hics-cards
I wouldn't suggest using Furmark at all. Even Nvidia doesn't endorse it.
A link was shared about using Furmark alongside stress tests with GeForce graphics cards. It's interesting how Furmark applies more stress than a real game would, but I didn't know it could harm my card. Thank you for the warning. I hope my card managed to maintain 106 FPS during such extreme testing—it's fortunate it didn't fail! I'll continue using the benchmarks recommended by the other poster, thanks to both of you.