How to maximize performance on 5600x
How to maximize performance on 5600x
I've heard that overclocking the 5600x is not ideal compared to undervolting, which is why I've adjusted my motherboard settings to a -20 PBO curve across all cores. So far it appears stable, but I still experience the same performance as my maximum core clock. My main goal is gaming, so staying just under volting seems sufficient. Some advised me to undervolt and then add other tweaks, but I haven't found detailed guides beyond a few examples. Overall, I'm seeking ways to maximize gaming performance on my 5600x without compromising stability or longevity.
I just watched this tutorial:
View: https://youtu.be/dfkrp25dpQ0
It worked great for my 5600x on arctic lf2 240mm.
Did you even take a look at it? It runs smoother thanks to the undervolt and then boosts to higher speeds, resulting in better clocks. You'll see improved performance in the video if you watch it now. Still, no matter what adjustments you make, you won't notice any significant changes in gameplay.
That video isnt really for gaming. I've watched it like 3 times now since every person linked it when I asked for help. I've found a video guide that seems to be more in-depth and better suited to what I want to do
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU5qLJqTSAc
Hey, take your time thinking before you reply.
Regardless of what you try, you won’t see big improvements in gaming. Plus, the idea that this video isn’t really for gaming is kind of funny—tuning stuff like that is pretty much the same... why do you think it’s still being suggested? LMAO
The Optimum tech video appears to be very simplified. It only suggests lowering your voltage curve down to -30 and adjusting further if needed. I was wondering how to maximize CPU performance, as the process used in the video isn’t quite the same. The one I discovered includes EDC/TDC and also allows for a maximum CPU boost clock override, which has only minor effects but still helps improve results. Essentially, if I strictly followed the video, I’d just set my curve to -30 on all cores, adjust it down by -5 if necessary, and keep repeating until it works.
The process remains consistent, but the values differ. Optimum tech eliminated the restrictions you mentioned, while the video you found only adjusted them manually. The maximum boost clock override is already handled by the undervolt/curve optimizer, which raises the boost automatically. You’re essentially doing everything by yourself, and because you notice impressive numbers, you feel it’s superior. In reality, you could achieve the same outcomes using the curve optimizer.
I completed the instructions step by step as demonstrated in the video, and my core clock speed remained at its maximum of 4.65Ghz. This suggests either the process wasn't identical or there was another action taken behind the scenes (which he didn’t do). I’ve also reviewed the video now—his 5600x reaches a max of 4.65Ghz, matching the standard figure. The CPU doesn’t automatically increase beyond that frequency.
You're correct. Apart from the max boost clock override, it remains identical.