i5-2500K clocked at 6 GHz?
i5-2500K clocked at 6 GHz?
I understand what you're referring to. Using a suitable tool, I can see it's operating at 3.4GHz, which might mean the original 6.8GHz was set to 4.5GHz. I'm planning to test this now. Regarding the Windows display of 5.9GHz, that could be due to various factors.
Task Manager isn't functioning properly when checking reading speed. My 5930K would show 42GHz instead of the actual 4.2GHz, and it's been this way before and will keep being inconsistent.
It was a situation where relying too much on Windows was an issue. Now I have the right measurement tools, and I’m handling things correctly. Gradually increase testing and observe. 4GHz appears to hit around 70°C, though it’s still stable at the moment.
Based on what I remember, the highest common overclock reached for early i7 processors was around 4.8 during Sandy Bridge. Ivy Bridge came in at about 4.5, and Haswell dropped to 4.2. An i5-4.5 could likely run smoothly on any 2500K chip, but pushing past 4.8 would be risky and only worth considering if you're comfortable with voltage changes.
Despite reaching 4.5GHz, I decided not to push it further, especially with the heat and fan noise. My satisfaction came from my "6GHz" setup, possibly due to a placebo effect or the RAM upgrade from 16GB to 32GB. It's now running at 3.8GHz to stay under 70°C while still suitable for my tasks—graphic design, 3D work, old games, and mostly YouTube. Thanks to everyone for the advice; it means a lot and I hope others benefit too!
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