OC 3700x
OC 3700x
Hi everyone.
I've been attempting to overclock my Ryzen 3700X for two days now. It's my first Ryzen processor, so I'm unsure where to start.
Ryzen Master isn't functioning as expected. When I tried auto-OC with Asus AI Suite 3, it reached up to 4250Mhz across all cores. Benchmarks and Prime95 ran without issues.
I then decided to try Ryzen Master. After loading the stock BIOS and configuring settings (aware that 4250Mhz was stable), it applied with a 4200 click and then crashed—barely running any tests at all!
Voltage readings vary wildly across programs: CPUZ shows 1.296V, HWinfo64 1.100V, others around 1.45V...
I'm completely stuck with all these benchmarks and PBO settings.
I can't even run it at its advertised speed (4.4Ghz).
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-Ryzen Performance Plan ON
-Latest Windows
-Latest bios
-Kraken X62
-Asus Crosshair Hero VIII
-3700X
Even benchmarks at 4.25GHz stayed within safe limits, around 70°C—so temperature isn't the issue.
Any Ryzen users here who can suggest the best way to push this chip to its limit? The CPU looks fine, and the motherboard seems capable of some overclocking.
Currently, I'm running 16GB G.Skill (Samsung) at 3000MHz with XMP profiles—works without problems.
PBO is enabled or manual, limited by the motherboard (+200Mhz), and I've already OC'd Asus AI Suite to 4.25GHz. It functions, but it feels like I'm juggling multiple approaches... essentially, a mix of Asus software tweaks, BIOS adjustments, and some native Ryzen features.
I'm hoping Ryzen Master can handle everything smoothly, or if not, I can just fine-tune the BIOS manually and move on. Thanks in advance for any help!
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In my experience, for 4.3 GHz on all cores, it needs at least 1.43v which requires much better cooling than stock. With Ryzen, it's some kind of rule of the thumb that max (practical) OC on all cores is same as it's maximum boost on one or 2 (maybe 3) cores. Properly set and working PBO will push my 3700x to 4.37GHz single core and that would give me higher single core/thread performance than if stuck with 4.3GHz OC.
Ryzen, specially Ryzen 3000 boost is also regulated by core temps and will not go high as 3.75+ unless under 65c.
CPU: Ryzen 3700x
Motherboard: ROG Crosshair Hero VIII
Memory: G.SKILL 16GB 2x8GB 3000MHz, 15, 16, 16, 35
Storage: Samsung Evo 960 NVMe boot / SSHD
GPU: 1060 6GB EVGA SC
Power Supply: EVGA Supernova 750 Gold
Chassis: NZXT H700
Operating System: Windows 10
Recent attempt: Ran manual BIOS, achieved max 4350 under 1.35V.
Crash occurred at 4400 MHz.
Unclear how to accurately measure voltage.
I've read a bit about this and it seems these things require a lot of voltage, more than most people are used to handling. They're not the biggest power users (like the Ryzen 3000), which is a bit let down. I've also noticed that some single-core models don't reach the advertised boost speeds, so getting over 4.2 all cores is still pretty good. I'm just a newbie, but I've got my two cents.
In my experience, for 4.3 GHz on all cores, it needs at least 1.43v which requires much better cooling than stock. With Ryzen, it's some kind of rule of the thumb that max (practical) OC on all cores is same as it's maximum boost on one or 2 (maybe 3) cores. Properly set and working PBO will push my 3700x to 4.37GHz single core and that would give me higher single core/thread performance than if stuck with 4.3GHz OC.
Ryzen, specially Ryzen 3000 boost is also regulated by core temps and will not go high as 3.75+ unless under 65c.