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Gpu undervolt oder überclock, um auf einem Laptop die Leistung um 5 % zu steigern?

Gpu undervolt oder überclock, um auf einem Laptop die Leistung um 5 % zu steigern?

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MineKing83
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03-10-2016, 11:16 AM
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Good night. I recently purchased a used laptop featuring an mx150 and an i7 8550u, intended mainly for light gaming and 3D applications. However, considering the potential of the system, I decided to explore more challenging games as well. The previous owner had already conducted a benchmark, and both the GPU and CPU performed above average. The notebook model is a Lenovo 330, which lacks an effective cooling solution. By adjusting the thermal paste and applying a 91mV undervolt to the processor, I achieved reasonable thermal management.

I attempted to run the demanding game Nier Automata, which heavily relies on the GPU. At 720p resolution, the game maintained a stable frame rate between 40 and 50 FPS without any noticeable issues. At 900p, the average dropped to around 40 FPS, though minor stutters occasionally appeared. Given the limited room for improvement, I believe further GPU undervolting could help lower temperatures and enhance stability. Alternatively, a modest 100Hz overclock combined with slight undervolting might be worth considering. Video memory overclocking could also be explored.

What are your thoughts? Should I try configuring these changes, or would you prefer to stick with 720p?

Also, your i7 8550u scored 80% (average=63) and the mx150 14.8% (average=14) on UserBenchmark—any insights? Thank you for your assistance!
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MineKing83
03-10-2016, 11:16 AM #1

Good night. I recently purchased a used laptop featuring an mx150 and an i7 8550u, intended mainly for light gaming and 3D applications. However, considering the potential of the system, I decided to explore more challenging games as well. The previous owner had already conducted a benchmark, and both the GPU and CPU performed above average. The notebook model is a Lenovo 330, which lacks an effective cooling solution. By adjusting the thermal paste and applying a 91mV undervolt to the processor, I achieved reasonable thermal management.

I attempted to run the demanding game Nier Automata, which heavily relies on the GPU. At 720p resolution, the game maintained a stable frame rate between 40 and 50 FPS without any noticeable issues. At 900p, the average dropped to around 40 FPS, though minor stutters occasionally appeared. Given the limited room for improvement, I believe further GPU undervolting could help lower temperatures and enhance stability. Alternatively, a modest 100Hz overclock combined with slight undervolting might be worth considering. Video memory overclocking could also be explored.

What are your thoughts? Should I try configuring these changes, or would you prefer to stick with 720p?

Also, your i7 8550u scored 80% (average=63) and the mx150 14.8% (average=14) on UserBenchmark—any insights? Thank you for your assistance!

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03-10-2016, 05:46 PM
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Do the stutters result from thermal throttling? If yes, undervolting won’t really cost you anything. You might gain a few frames or even more, but a small change in frame rate shouldn’t be noticeable if the game runs smoothly after applying UV.
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03-10-2016, 05:46 PM #2

Do the stutters result from thermal throttling? If yes, undervolting won’t really cost you anything. You might gain a few frames or even more, but a small change in frame rate shouldn’t be noticeable if the game runs smoothly after applying UV.

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03-11-2016, 09:48 AM
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When I performed an exclusive GPU benchmark, the temperature kept fluctuating around 67°C and then quickly settled near 63°C, creating noticeable peaks on the graph. The CPU also throttled, but once I turned off the turbo, it stopped doing so. Now there are only minor delays, and I believe the GPU is the main issue. My concern is that I can't bring the maximum temperature below 67°C using undervolting, even though I’m okay with a slight drop in FPS to fix the stuttering. Thanks for your help.
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Simonlo02
03-11-2016, 09:48 AM #3

When I performed an exclusive GPU benchmark, the temperature kept fluctuating around 67°C and then quickly settled near 63°C, creating noticeable peaks on the graph. The CPU also throttled, but once I turned off the turbo, it stopped doing so. Now there are only minor delays, and I believe the GPU is the main issue. My concern is that I can't bring the maximum temperature below 67°C using undervolting, even though I’m okay with a slight drop in FPS to fix the stuttering. Thanks for your help.

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