No need to worry about overclocking the Ryzen 5 3600—it actually performs better and stays cooler!
No need to worry about overclocking the Ryzen 5 3600—it actually performs better and stays cooler!
You've managed to push your Ryzen 3600 beyond its stock limits with some tweaks. It's impressive how you're seeing better performance and cooler temperatures. The fact that it handles higher clock speeds without overheating is unusual for AMD processors. There might be factors like improved cooling, optimized power delivery, or even firmware adjustments at play. Still, overclocking carries risks—thermal stress and potential instability are always considerations. Keep experimenting, but stay mindful of the balance between speed and reliability.
Some users might need to push harder. Adding extra voltage doesn't seem to lower the CPU's heat. Look at the fan speed, go back to default options, and verify again.
I'm running at 4.3 GHz with an overclock of 1.375V and temperatures around 60°C. I don't have prior readings, but improving cooling could help. My cooler currently sits directly on the RAM, which is visible. Once I upgrade to a better motherboard, I might adjust its placement for better contact.
The issue is that the fan isn't spinning faster. It stays at the same speed as the stock setting. On stock, boosting causes the CPU voltage to spike to around 1.3v for brief periods. @ragnarok0273 What type of cooler are you using? I own a compact case and have a Hyper 212 with a Noctua NF-A12x25. It's fine at about 65 degrees. Edit: I own an ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING; I previously had a B450 and it performed similarly.
I don't know, honestly. Here's a picture of it: Spoiler I apologize for the dust. Once I have a reason to remove it from the case, it will be cleaned.
I included images that display temperature, voltage, and frequency right after the Cinebench test. I’m puzzled because the processor isn’t consistently running at higher speeds. I’d like to understand the reason behind this behavior.
Oc or not to OC Ryzen 3000, that's a personal choice depending on your needs. Sometimes it adds little value but isn't always necessary. I usually set the voltage manually. For my use case—lots of music apps, DAWs, VSTs—I really appreciate stable clock speeds. When cores are jumping wildly and causing audio drops, it hurts performance. The biggest perks come from RAM overclocking, especially if you're willing to invest the time.
I adjusted my memory settings from 2666mhz to 3600mhz on 18-19-19, achieving the closest results I could. Manually setting the voltage in BIOS to 1.2v didn’t make much difference—voltage still boosts above 1.3v and doesn’t go beyond 4ghz. Setting a maximum voltage limit for the CPU in BIOS seems like a viable option.