Issues in attaining 4.5GHz on Ryzen 7 2700x using MSI x470 Gaming Pro Carbon
Issues in attaining 4.5GHz on Ryzen 7 2700x using MSI x470 Gaming Pro Carbon
I've been attempting to raise my Ryzen 7 2700x to 4.5GHz and face various issues. Following MSI's recommendations for overclocking, I increased the voltage by 0.0125 until stability was achieved (from 1.45v to around 1.6v, but couldn't reach BIOS). The issue lies in the hardware protection options on my board—unclear if the CPU is simply refusing to clock at that level or if the board isn't supporting it due to one of the settings. Here are the BIOS configurations I have, which allow me to reach 4.4GHz at approximately 1.4v, but I'm looking for a way to go higher. Any advice would be appreciated.
Unless HW Monitor is incorrect, my 2700 is reaching 4.5 GHz across multiple cores at default configurations. This definitely isn't achievable with an all-core overclock but if it's accurate I'm very impressed. I've managed to hit 4.33 in overclocking, which brought me just under 2k in Cinebench R15.
Unless you possess a golden chip or attempt sub-zero cooling, achieving stability at that frequency is extremely unlikely, since most samples reach their limits around 4300MHz. Stabilizing at 4400MHz across all cores places you among the top performers in that processor's capabilities. If you still aim for better performance, consider adjusting your RAM, GPU, or storage settings.
You won't reach speeds beyond 4.2-4.3ghz without LN2.
Ryzen chips hit a frequency limit where further speed gains stop even with higher voltage.
The maximum I'd use for extended periods is 1.4v.
If you manage to get stable 4.4 at 1.4v, that would be the upper limit.
To reach the highest CPU frequency, it's advisable to adjust your memory settings as well. Reducing memory timings and lowering memory frequency can help achieve this. Ryzen may slightly reduce its core clock when using high-frequency RAM, but it still handles high-speed RAM effectively.
Unless HW Monitor is incorrect, my 2700 is reaching 4.5 GHz across multiple cores at default configurations. This definitely isn't achievable with an all-core overclock but if it's accurate I'm very impressed. I've managed to hit 4.33 in overclocking, which brought me just under 2k in Cinebench R15.