Not Possible to Exceed 100 Core Clock Speed
Not Possible to Exceed 100 Core Clock Speed
Hello everyone, I've begun experimenting with overclocking my MSI 1070 Gaming X. On Heaven Benchmark, I'm struggling to push the core beyond 100, even though I can't go that high myself. It seems others manage 150-180, but mine crashes at 100. Anyone have an idea why this might be happening? My power limit and core voltage settings are all set to their maximum. Thanks in advance.
each card is unique. full system specifications? also include the make and model of the psu. gpu temperature during testing?
Hello, I own a z390 motherboard with 16gb ddr4 ram (possibly vengeance), an i7 8700k processor, liquid cooling, and a 750 watt psu (make uncertain). The gpu temperatures were consistently low at around 60c. Edit: it's an asus rog motherboard using lga 1151.
Not all chips are the same. You might consider increasing the voltage slightly and testing again, but proceed cautiously in small increments. Keep an eye on your power consumption when under load to avoid hitting the power limit. Based on my experience with that card, it’s more effective to run it at full capacity and then lower the voltage to reduce thermal effects, noise, and power draw. This approach can also allow you to achieve slightly higher sustained boost clocks.
My STRIX 2080 Ti reaches its maximum at +100 Core +900 MEM Micron stable, can surpass it for benchmarks but stability drops during long sessions. Some users report higher values with Samsung GDDR6, making it a clear silicon lottery. If your core doesn’t support OC well, you might end up using Samsung VRAM while your core struggles. You can still adjust the VRAM if needed.
Additionally, you may be approaching the power limit; you can monitor this using GPUZ during operation.
If your card is no longer under warranty, you can update the BIOS to a higher power limit from the provided link, but ensure compatibility with your GPU to avoid display issues or bricking. If problems arise and you have a BIOS switch, change it to just one BIOS at a time.
I’m expecting my warranty to expire soon, so I’ll flash the ASUS MATRIX bios in my STRIX, but I’m unsure it will significantly improve performance. The STRIX cards generally have a much lower power limit compared to competitors—260W, GALAX can reach 400W but would require water cooling. Always keep an eye on GPU temperatures when changing the power limit BIOS.
Overclocking the stock card could result in fairly high performance right out of the box. Even with a modest 200-300mhz boost, gains might be limited to just 3-5 frames per second. For better improvements, consider upgrading to a more powerful component.
Silicon lottery offers consistent performance and stability even under factory conditions, including OC factories. However, results beyond this range are purely based on chance. Many factors such as voltage and power limits play a role, and simply using maximum settings doesn't guarantee success.