My i7-12700 underperforming?
My i7-12700 underperforming?
Hello! Reports suggest the i7-12700 scores around 20,000 on Cinebench R23.200, whereas your machine hits a peak of 14,000. Could you have made a mistake or simply lost in the processor selection? Your motherboard is a GIGABYTE B660 GAMING X DDR4, and since it's a non-K version, I'm unsure which configurations to adjust. Here are the settings you mentioned: CPU Advanced settings, General settings. Also, I experimented with Turbo Boost Power Max, Time Window, and Short Power Max, but any tweaks only seemed to hurt performance. It might help noting that your CPU shouldn't exceed 60°C temperature and a clock speed of 4600 MHz.
Activate XMP to optimize your memory performance according to its rated capacity.
Some motherboards include a hidden option named Base Frequency Boost. Ensure it’s adjusted to a higher level. Also, set PL1 and PL2 turbo limits to their highest values. Do you own a 12700 or a 12700K? On a B660 board, the CPU tends to perform less efficiently when all cores are running compared to when only one core is active. The Task Manager’s Performance section displays information about Cores and Logical processors. Consider launching ThrottleStop 9.4.6 from the provided link. Open the Limit Reasons window and look for any causes of throttling that turn red during Cinebench execution. Does ThrottleStop indicate the CPU operates at full speed throughout the test? Use CPU-Z to verify if XMP is enabled and functioning properly.
It mentions that Legacy Game Compatibility Mode is active. This turns off the 4 E-cores, which can negatively affect performance in all-core programs such as Cinebench. I recommend turning it off unless you have games or apps that work well with the 12th generation architecture.
Thanks for the feedback! Your setup seems to be working well—high PL1/PL2 values with low power draw. The results from Cinebench and OCCT look normal for your configuration. Yes, those temperatures are typical under load. Feel free to mark my answer as solution @unclewebb!
PL1 and PL2 support 4095W. If you can't reach maximum in BIOS, apply ThrottleStop. While Cinebench runs, capture some screenshots of ThrottleStop. Review the Limit Reasons to identify any throttling. Did the CPU run at full speed throughout? Are all cores and logical processors visible in Task Manager?
BIOS supports PL1 and PL2 at 4095W, though you're right to double-check. With the CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration in High mode, I can safely run up to 140 Watts during a full test while keeping temperatures below 72°C—everything looks good! I’ll stick to the "High" setting on Vcore LC since moving it higher would push temps around 85°C, which isn’t ideal. Thanks again for your assistance!