It runs faster due to improved power delivery or better thermal management, not because it's overclocked.
It runs faster due to improved power delivery or better thermal management, not because it's overclocked.
It seems you're referring to the AMD boost clock. That's the frequency used by the CPU to increase performance under load.
I see, so in that case mean, there are no reason to OC if I cannot OC it over 4.2 right?
Not necessarily. The result varies based on your goals. Boosting clocks usually depends on heat or power consumption, so performance peaks when only one core is active, while full-core boosting will be slightly less. Ideally, overclocking can get all cores running at 4.2 or more, enhancing multi-core efficiency. But if you're stuck below 4.0, it might still outperform 3.6 when multiple cores are involved—but for programs using just one or two cores, you could end up with lower speeds (since 4.0 is less than 4.2). My take is that Adobe products don’t fully utilize many cores, so focusing on maximizing single-core speed is usually the best approach. You’re in a good position unless your CPU can jump significantly higher through overclocking.