i7 6700k Skylake specifications regarding voltage and temperatures.
i7 6700k Skylake specifications regarding voltage and temperatures.
Hi all.
I received my new system on Saturday, its as follows:
i7 6700k Skylake [with Corsair H55 AIO liquid cooler]
16GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4
Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 5 G1
Radeon R9 390X 8GB
I've managed to get my CPU stable at 4.7GHz at 1.435v [reports as 1.404v in BIOS]. My temps are 20c-24c idle (some cores idle at different temps), and 55c-64c full CPU stress (all cores).
Are these votls and temps safe? Thanks.
Hello
The conditions are great, particularly with that voltage. But that voltage is quite excessive for me. Skylake is brand new, and the ideal and preferred voltage levels are still not fully established, but I would prefer to operate at 24/7 at least 0.100V lower than what you're using, until I have more information.
It will function, but how long? High voltages (and temperatures) can quickly degrade chip lifespan.
Hello
The conditions are great, particularly with that voltage. But that voltage is quite excessive for me. Skylake is brand new and the ideal and preferred voltages are still not fully established, yet I would prefer to operate at 24/7 at least 0.100V lower than what you're using, until I have more information.
It will function, but how long? Very high voltages (and temperatures) can shorten the lifespan of chips.
I thought the temperatures were fine on my end. Since you're in the same situation, I shared here too, because it's about letting it develop a bit so everyone can find the best optimal vcore. I'm planning to go with 4.5GHz at 1.30V for now.
Also, does a 750W power supply fit this configuration?
I wouldn't exceed 1.35v for regular use. Did you attempt to check if your system could run stable at a lower voltage or did you aim for the higher end? That voltage is quite extreme. My setup is at 4.5ghz with 1.26v. There are many user stories about overclocking the 6700k, but everyone's chip requirements vary—some need more, others less. Try 1.35, run a stress test for at least 30 hours, and see how it performs in a game.
This version works reliably only at 1.404v with a clock speed of 4.7GHz. Raising the frequency to 4.8GHz causes crashes during CPU stress testing.
Then lower it to 4.5 or 4.6 and test a lower voltage. Each chip will vary in how well it can be overclocked. Some need more voltage to hit higher speeds, others can manage with a slight adjustment. Your setup doesn’t reach 4.7ghz even with the suggested voltage, which isn’t ideal for regular use.
Gamer1985 explains the results of adjusting voltage and overclocking settings. They note that different chips respond differently to voltage changes, with some needing higher voltages and others reaching higher speeds with slight adjustments. They mention their current setup doesn't reach 4.7ghz even at 4.5v, suggesting the recommended voltage isn't ideal for regular use.
The stock voltage stands at 1.2, yet it may rise to 1.3 when operating under load. When configured for auto, the voltage will vary based on the process stream.
I thought the temperatures were fine on my end. The voltage situation is similar to yours, which is why I shared here. You're correct about allowing it to stabilize a bit so the best vcore can be found. For now, I'm planning to go with 4.5GHz at 1.30V. Also, does a 750W PSU fit this configuration? It would be sufficient, but it should definitely be a high-performance unit suitable for a gaming rig—tier 1 or 2 would be ideal.