I need help dumbing down AMD OC 5700x
I need help dumbing down AMD OC 5700x
Hello, thank you for your prompt response. My experience with older volt+frequency tools is limited, so the new AMD options are quite a shock. I spent considerable time watching tutorials and forums, so here are my queries: If I don’t plan to do any hands-on work or push my CPU to its limits, am I okay just turning on PBO in BIOS? I also heard about CO but noticed there are different types. One option in Ryzen Master can test a core for 13 hours, which works fine if it’s automatic. Are these two steps sufficient for a basic automatic overclock? And is there another CO I’m missing, since I see people adjusting BIOS settings often? Regarding the BIOS, I’m using an AsRock B450 iTX with version 5.20 (AGESA 1.2.0.7). I can upgrade to versions 1.2.0.B, 1.2.0.C, or 1.2.0.Cc. There’s a lot of debate online—some say it slows things down while others claim it improves performance. Would upgrading be beneficial, or is it better to stick with the current setup? Thanks a lot!
Assume this holds true, skip the overclocking. Make sure stability is confirmed before doing an OC 24/7. Depending on your needs, overclocking may offer little to no benefit. In gaming, CPU overclocking usually provides minimal improvement, if any. The only scenario where you'd see a performance boost is with heavily multithreaded applications. So unless you're willing to experiment, it's best not to overclock. It rarely adds value most of the time. Current AMD CPUs also have limited overclocking potential.
I mostly rely on my PC for professional tasks, though I believe the tools I use aren’t optimized for heavy multithreading (Adobe Suite like AE and Premiere, Clip Studio, Blender, etc.). My workflow is mainly 2D focused.
You can create a fast and basic overclock that usually functions well, lowering clock speeds and boosting performance—especially on my 5900X PBO On with max clock +150MHz CO across all cores. If it doesn’t work, try -10. For the worst cases, go higher on "worst" cores, though gains will be limited. Consider increasing PL (TDC/EDC/PPT) or just stick to unlimited board limits.
Based on my tests, running stability checks on the CPU is unnecessary. Focus instead on the 5800X and other non-X3D models that often struggle at -30°C. Start with temperatures around -15 or -20, and reduce if needed. If you upgrade the BIOS, begin with version 1.2.0.8 and then move to 1.2.0.C.