Is it safe to use a Ryzen 7 1700 at 1.4 volts?
Is it safe to use a Ryzen 7 1700 at 1.4 volts?
& keithn shared almost identical information while I was typing on my small mobile screen ;-) Although I'm not a fan of long stress tests, an hour is actually sufficient for me. The 5-minute suggestion was just a quick check to ensure voltage stability—if it's too low, the device might fail within the first couple of minutes.
Roland Of Gilead:
Alright, that makes more sense now. Starting with an OC using Ryzen master isn't the best approach. It causes the core voltage to spike too high, which is why you should aim for a lower value. The main concern here is that you haven’t performed proper stress testing. Relying on benchmarking software as a stress test can mislead you—temperatures might rise, but without real stressing, you won’t accurately know your true temperatures or how much you can push the CPU. Your motherboard is fine and offers decent overclock potential, better than mine. That shouldn’t be the problem.
What you should do is run your system in stock mode (no overclock) with Prime 95 on small FFTs. This will only stress the CPU and show maximum voltage and temperature readings. Take a screenshot when idle, then during stress with Prime running. This gives you a solid baseline for further adjustments.
I recommend setting your Vcore manually around 1.35 and increasing the CPU multiplier to 34 or 36. Re-test with Prime on small FFTs. If it passes after an hour (or about eight hours), you’re good to go. For a stable baseline without auto-adjustments, this is the best path.
Once you’ve tested at a specific speed and Prime runs without errors, you can increase the multiplier further. If errors appear, raise the Vcore slightly and retest. If it works, you can gradually boost CPU speed and/or voltage if needed.
Ideally, aim for around 3.85 GHz with a voltage between 1.3 and 1.375, while keeping temperatures as low as possible. If Prime pushes your temps above 80°C during extended use, consider reducing the voltage or clock speed. My 1600x is stable at 3.9 GHz with a Vcore of 1.3, achieving Prime stress temps between 73–75 after eight hours. That’s what I’m comfortable with.
If you need help, feel free to message me—I’d be happy to assist with reaching the optimal OC. Guides like this are really useful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17QdDctWzZ8
Also, it’s wise to study Bios Overclocking for your specific CPU and motherboard setup.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your support. This weekend should be a good time to dive in and see some improvements. And thanks again for the video—it’s a great reference. Take care.
madmatt30 :
The issue with llc that high & with cpu voltage offset on auto is that it will wildly overestimate required voltage to maintain stability.
Less of an issue on the older am3/+ socket as power saving features were still available when overclocking & that chipset had the ability to downclock/downvolt at will on lower loads.
With ryzen whatever is set in bios voltage wise will remain a 100% constant irregardless of load or clockspeed.
Meaning as soon as you switch that pc on , up until when you power it off its pumping 1.4v+ through the cpu irregardless of your actual usage.
So yeah , while not inherently dangerous (that boards vrm set is easily enough to soak that voltage up), its most certainly more than you need & could be lowered considerably.
Llc is there to combat vdroop under load , with ryzen you don't need heavy load to show vdroop because as I said before the voktage is constant anyway.
I doubt theres any significant droop on tht board anyway in all honestly but its impossible to tell while you have llc on 4 & voltage offset to auto.
My suggestion would be
Cpu voltage 1.1875v (which is stock)
Cpu voltage offset +.175
LLC level 1
Drop your cpu clock to 3600mhz (for testing)
Boot up & check cpu voltage & stability.
Let us know cpu voltage , ypu should test run with prime , aida64 or intel burntest for 5 minutes or so.
The above should theoretically give you 1.3625v & is pretty much a 100% success rate for a ryzen 1700 at 3.6 (ive hit 4ghz on the same voltage)
If load voltage is less there is some droop there but it's a good starting point to overclock properly & to do it as efficiently & safely as possible.
I'll make sure to take notes, thank you.
Roland Of Gilead:
Alright, that makes things much clearer now.
First off, using Ryzen master isn’t the best approach—it causes excessive voltage spikes, which is why the core voltage sits at 1.4 plus. You should aim to keep it as low as possible.
The second point is crucial: you haven’t performed proper stress testing. This means your system might face instability. Relying solely on benchmarking software for stress isn’t enough; it won’t accurately reflect real-world temperatures or help you understand the true limits of your OC.
Your motherboard is fine and offers decent overclock potential, better than mine. That shouldn’t be the main concern.
Instead, set your system to a stock configuration (no overclock) and run Prime 95 on small FFTs. This will mainly stress the CPU and give you maximum voltage and temperature readings. Take a screenshot when idle, then again during stress with Prime running—this gives you a solid baseline for further adjustments.
I recommend manually setting your Vcore around 1.35 and increasing the CPU multiplier to 34 or 36. Re-test with Prime on small FFTs. If it passes after about an hour (or roughly eight hours), you’ll have a stable result. For a moderate overclock without auto-adjustments, this is the best path.
Once you reach a stable speed and Prime runs without errors, you can gradually increase the multiplier again. If errors appear, raise the Vcore slightly and retest. Continue increasing CPU speed and/or voltage if needed.
Ideally, aim for around 3.85 GHz with a voltage between 1.3 and 1.375, while keeping temperatures as low as possible.
If Prime pushes your temps above 80°C during testing, consider reducing the voltage or clock speed. At 80°C it’s acceptable, but for daily use I prefer lower settings.
My 1600x is running at 3.9 GHz with a Vcore of 1.3, achieving Prime stress temperatures between 73–75 after eight hours. It’s stable in my opinion.
If you need advice, feel free to message me—I’m happy to help with the overclock process. Guides like this are really useful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17QdDctWzZ8
Also, it’s a good idea to study Bios Overclocking for your specific CPU and motherboard setup.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your support. This weekend should be a good time to dive into these changes and hopefully see some solid results. Also, thanks for the video—it’s a helpful reference. Take care!
Madmatt30 shared similar information while typing on their small mobile screen. They mentioned they haven’t liked long stress tests before, but an hour is enough for them. The 5-minute suggestion was just a quick check for voltage stability—low voltage usually causes failure within minutes. They admit mobile responses are slow. It’s clear everyone handles stress differently, but the main point is starting early is important. Benchies help compare performance, though not for stability. Have a great day!
Adjust the offsets accordingly. It will only increase voltage when necessary. I set my 1700 to a low .981v 3.2ghz -.2v, allowing the voltage to shift rather than stay fixed.