No, AVX is not supported on Skylake architecture.
No, AVX is not supported on Skylake architecture.
Hey there. I’m curious if anyone knows how to adjust AVX clock speeds or voltages on a 6600k. I’ve seen my CPU hit around 5GHz with lower voltages, like 1.32V, but it drops to about 90°C when I enable AVX. Any suggestions? My board is an Asus Z170-A with an Intel i5 6600k.
Impressive setup. The max temp hits 72°C—looks like you're aiming for speed. A budget option could involve a bucket of ice water, a pond pump, some hoses, and a basic CPU unit. That should get you going fast.
I haven’t located it anywhere, unfortunately. It seems there isn’t a straightforward software solution like overclocking in Windows.
In reality, if you're not leveraging AVX features—like just playing games—you might be able to push it beyond limits without failing stress tests. On my 4790k setup, I pushed it to 4.7GHz, even though it doesn’t handle many AVX-based tests well. I wouldn’t suggest this for modern CPUs, and it’s considered a major mistake in the overclocking scene. Temperatures stay under 70°C in practical use. Still, I wouldn’t recommend it for newer models, though a 6600k is nearing its end and likely won’t be impacted during its lifespan.