No specific reasons exist to raise the power limits on the motherboard.
No specific reasons exist to raise the power limits on the motherboard.
Higher power generally leads to better performance since the CPU doesn't need to reduce speed as much to stay within limits. However, there are exceptions—like thermal or voltage constraints—where power caps won't improve performance. If you have affordable power options and sufficient cooling, it's worth considering. When prices are low and cooling is adequate, you can often gain more speed without extra work. The actual boost depends on how tight the power restrictions are; sometimes only a small increase (2-3%) is noticeable, while in other cases it can be 10-20% or more. With a 13600K processor, the gain would likely fall in that range and probably won't be obvious unless you check your specific board's default settings.
It depends on your needs. If you don’t require the extra performance, disabling it might improve stability or reduce power usage.