Help needed with 5800x Ryzen Master
Help needed with 5800x Ryzen Master
Hello everyone,
I'm new to game programming and have been working with powerful tools like the Unreal Engine. Compiling the source code often takes a significant amount of time—sometimes up to five or six hours. My current CPU is the Ryzen 7 2700x, which has been quite slow. To improve performance, I recently upgraded to the Ryzen 7 5800x.
At the moment, I'm using a standard Wraith Prism cooler, but I expect better cooling once I have more funds for a higher-end model. I've noticed the temperatures are much higher than before; during idle, they range from 35 to 40°C, and when opening File Explorer, they spike to around 50-56°C. This is unusual since opening Explorer shouldn't cause such a jump.
I'm also experiencing the "Curve Optimizer" and "Eco Mode" in Ryzen Master, but I'm not sure what their purposes are. Could anyone suggest suitable settings for my CPU? I'd like to use Precision Boost Overdrive as well.
Here are my specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X470 Aorus Ultra Gaming ATX AM4
- RAM: 32 GB
- Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 750 W (80+ Gold Certified, semi-modular)
Thanks!
It is anticipated that Ryzen will increase its temperature during certain operations since the sensor reporting the highest temperature is typically the one in question. By default, Ryzen tends to ramp up aggressively, but with a registry change, you can turn off this aggressive behavior in the Power configuration settings. Regardless, this strong boosting leads to rapid heating of a core.
Regarding Curve Optimizer and Eco Mode...
Curve Optimizer modifies the V-F curve of the processor, determining how it handles voltage for a specific frequency. It is mainly marketed as an undervolting tool that can lower power use without hurting performance, which in turn reduces heat production. You can also set a higher Turbo Frequency limit, though the actual speed may not reach it based on system conditions.
Eco mode lowers the power cap (PPT), although the exact value for processors with 105W TDP remains unclear; for 65W models, it typically reduces to 45W.
The 5000 series Ryzen can reach up to 90C, with earlier models capped at 65-70C, without sacrificing boost performance or causing throttling. This is the primary source of their speed.
First step is to move away from the Wraith Prism cooler onto something far superior. Ryzen CPUs are quite sensitive to temperature, so just boosting them can noticeably enhance performance. For better results when adjusting PBO settings, you'll also require improved cooling solutions.
Curve Optimizer allows selective undervolting of the high-end part of the V/F curve for each core individually. When pushing clocks to their maximum specifications, Ryzen CPUs can temporarily increase voltage up to 1.5V. By undervolting at the high-frequency section of the curve, you can maintain cooler cores without compromising stability, as the lower frequency end still allows sufficient voltage. This adjustment increases boost frequency and duration, leading to a significant performance lift. Temperature changes are unlikely to be substantial because the boosting algorithm appears to adapt to temperature conditions.
Eco-Mode reduces performance and conserves power.