High-speed performance at 13600k
High-speed performance at 13600k
Have you checked if the bios was refreshed to the most recent release? It might not have arrived with the newest version required for the 13th Gen CPUs.
Updated to version f21 with improved speeds; still not at maximum, but generally around 4.8ghz and performance is solid.
Use CPUID CPU-Z and HWiNFO64 to check performance. Test single core and multicore modes in Cinebench R23. Watch the clock speeds during testing or after recording. You’re likely running a multicore task, so it won’t reach the advertised single-core boost. Also confirm Windows is using the High Performance power plan via Control Panel.
Launch xtu and review the chart to understand your temperature, speed, and usage. Also verify if any restrictions are marked.
The B660 chipset doesn't allow overclocking. Ensure the core C States are activated in the BIOS to achieve peak performance when running lightly loaded on a locked motherboard.
This has been a consistent pattern for quite some time. You'll rarely find the highest rating boost unless it's tailored for a single-core task—generally, it's safer to assume all-core performance. For instance, my 13700k is rated up to 5.4GHz on one core, but it consistently hits around 5.3GHz. When you check the logs, you'll notice occasional jumps to 5.4GHz, but only temporarily unless you run specific tests like Cinebench or CPU-Z single-core. My 10900k, 9900k, 8700k and most other CPUs follow the same trend. Just focus on the all-core rating for a more accurate expectation.
You need a unlocked K series CPU paired with a Z series motherboard that has the B660 chipset. This configuration allows for an all-core overclock.