Need help optimizing your non-Ki5 4690?
Need help optimizing your non-Ki5 4690?
asrock h97m
12gb ddr3 1600mhz
650w psu (model not remembered)
r9 sapphire 280x
win 7
generally the i5 4690 can reach up to 3.7ghz when all cores are under stress
some users have managed to hit 3.9ghz with all cores by updating the microcode on the motherboard
i’ve found a reddit user who shared their bios with the microcode update, but i’m not sure if it’s safe to flash it without confirmation
could anyone guide me in the right direction? so far online info has been limited
i’m sure it’s possible, just like i’ve seen others do
Update your post with complete hardware details and operating system information. PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition. Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, current usage. Very good that you avoided flashing with microcode from an unknown source. Similarly, think about whether overclocking could offer any benefits. If applicable, the following guide is a solid starting point: Please note the associated risks outlined in the article.
Also think about whether adding your own character builds is really beneficial.
I’m sure so. My CPU often gets the most strain during multitasking.
Plus, certain games I play require a lot of processing power.
3.7 to 3.9GHz represents a 5% variation. If your current frame rate is 60fps, the maximum you'd notice would be 63fps, which remains imperceptible.
what about a proper overclock? i've seen some folks trying to overclock this cpu even though it's not K, but I haven't seen it done with this specific mobile model
Your H67 based motherboard probably won’t allow any overclocking. Consider trying an experiment in Windows Power Management—lower the maximum CPU performance from 100% to 95%. If you notice a difference, it could be worth exploring further adjustments.
It seems individuals often tweak non-K CPUs to maximize core performance, though they rarely surpass the maximum boost. This might need a Z87 or 97 platform, but it hasn’t been my focus lately.
I just tested a few games and noticed slightly less stuttering. Besides the fact it's free, it seems worth trying. If anyone knows where I can learn more about unlocking boosts for all cores, that would be really helpful.
To explore further:
Resource Monitor is part of Windows.
Process Explorer can be downloaded for free from Microsoft
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s-explorer
You may organize columns in ascending or descending order by using the small arrows at the top of column headers.
Identify additional processes running in the background – use Task Manager and Task Scheduler.
You might have noticed discussions about someoene enhancing Skylake CPUs (like i7-6700 or i5-6500) using BLCK, but this isn't feasible on your current model. For better results, consider upgrading to i7-4790k or i7-4770k and then overclock them. Additionally, you'll require a specific BIOS version to successfully overclock even the latest "k" CPUs with H97M boards.