MSI MAG B560M Bazooka Intel mATX board compatible with C-State C3.
MSI MAG B560M Bazooka Intel mATX board compatible with C-State C3.
You configure the C3 setting on your MSCI Mag Board by adjusting it in the BIOS/UEFI settings. Since you disabled it on your ASRock B460M Pro, you’ll need to re-enable C3 on the new board. The C3 option lets the CPU reach up to 4.3GHz temporarily, but leaving it off will prevent that boost.
C3 provides a 0.4ghz increase from the 4.0ghz baseline, which reduces overall speed but enables the CPU to reach a short 4.4ghz for certain tasks. Previously, this setting was turned off.
On a B460M or B560M board, the core C states need to be activated for proper Intel Turbo Boost. Either C3, C6 or C7 must be turned on so the CPU can operate at peak performance under light load. @Elite Knight check the BIOS for available options to enable these states. Ensure the BIOS is up to date, as older versions may have C state problems. When idle, the ThrottleStop C window displays 0.0 for core C3, C6 and C7. Your cores maintain over 99% efficiency in C7. Press the >> button and capture a screenshot of the full C states window. Certain Windows configurations can also hinder correct C state functionality.