i5-13600k performance is poor on Cinebench, overheats at 100°C and beyond.
i5-13600k performance is poor on Cinebench, overheats at 100°C and beyond.
Hello, before I reinstalled Windows, I could easily hit 5 GHz in Task Manager without any activity on the PC. After reinstalling, it consistently failed to reach 5 GHz or 5.1, even during stress tests in CineBench at full load. I re-installed Windows again but still didn’t get the performance I needed. My build was completed in late October 2023 with Windows 11, using the Ultimate power plan. I used Microsoft Store WinYos to trim bloatware and left the services and BIOS tabs untouched. The BIOS was updated twice, XMP and Resizable bar were enabled. Drivers were refreshed, including chipset updates from the motherboard site and SSD firmware. To adjust settings, I only used nvidiaprofileinspector to toggle the resizable bar—something I’d done before it worked. After observing the CPU struggling to hit 5 GHz, I made extra BIOS tweaks a friend suggested: in AI Tweaker, set Global Core SVID Voltage, Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign, and adjusted cache and adaptive mode settings. I’m confused about what’s happening—was this abnormal before? Did reaching 5 GHz feel strange? I haven’t used the Intel Extreme tuning tool because it flagged incompatibility, and I have to turn on undervolt protection in BIOS, which I’m not sure how to adjust. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! My motherboard is an ATX ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus Wi-Fi (Intel 12/13 generation). The GPU is an ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4070 OC 12 GB GDDR6X, RAM is Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2x16) DDR5 6000MHz CL36 Black, the CPU cooler is EKWB EK-AIO 280 D-RGB liquid, and the PSU is Corsair RMe RM1000e 80PLUS Gold. Performance was best in CineBench Part 1; with Part 2 it dropped to 4.5 GHz, then briefly rose to 4.8 GHz before stopping.
are you talking about this? AI Tweaker > Global Core SVID Voltage > Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign [+] -> [-] Cache SVID Voltage > Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign [+] -> [-] and I was able to get 5 ghz on idle before reinstalling so idk secure boot was set as custom in bios i put it to standard and reverted the other changes back to default
Additionally, I also intended to refer to enabling undervolt protection, Windows utilities from the Microsoft Store, used NVIDIAProfileInspector, and noted that I managed to achieve 5 GHz during idle before reinstalling. I'm uncertain but "5 GHz on idle" seems to indicate low load and low temperature, so no throttling occurred. At full capacity, however, temperatures rise which triggers throttling, resulting in reduced frequencies. Updated January 19, 2024 by leclod.
I didn't turn on the undervolt protection setting; I don't know where it is and I didn't check. Now it never reaches 5GHz during idle after the reinstall. Previously, under WinToys and NVidia Profile Inspector, it would hover at 5GHz constantly. It wasn't an issue with CPU performance. I didn't run Cinebench tests, just played games on my second monitor while monitoring Task Manager—it stayed at 5GHz. Now it doesn't happen in games, Cinebench, or even idle.
To have Task Manager display 5.1 GHz while idle, switch to Windows High Performance or Ultimate power plans. Turn off all low-power C states like C1E in BIOS if you prefer a consistent MHz reading. Be aware that disabling these will raise idle and light load power use. Use HWiNFO to check which C states stay on during idle. ThrottleStop can also illustrate C state activity. Your CPU overheats and throttles when running Cinebench, so it won’t run at full speed under load. HWiNFO clearly shows some cores hitting 100°C. Better cooling is needed to keep performance steady. Installing a Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame may help lower temperatures. Adjusting P core and P cache voltage by -100 mV can also reduce full-load temps. A 13600K can maintain 5.1 GHz on all six Performance cores during Cinebench if it stays within safe limits.
You're asking about updating the BIOS on an ASUS TUF Z690 or Z600 series board to support a 13600k processor. There are concerns about stability after previous changes, so you're cautious about making further adjustments. You're considering undervolting for better thermal performance without sacrificing speed, and you're looking for a compatible BIOS version that works well with your setup.
I don't know much about the Asus Tuf Z690 BIOS. ThrottleStop helps fine-tune core and cache voltage during testing. When it says Undervolt Protection is active, turn that off in the BIOS first. Most 13600K models work well with a -100 mV offset for both core and P cache. Have you looked in HWiNFO to check which C states are enabled?
When executing Cinebench, observe the Vcore voltage reported by HWiNFO. Your value could exceed the one shown in the video. Also verify the Package Power details. Browse the HWiNFO sensor logs for C-State data. The footage indicates he’s employing a contact frame around the CPU. That’s an excellent video. It clearly demonstrates the necessary steps to achieve peak performance from a 13600K without causing overheating.