Optimal settings for your 3600 device are the highest voltage and frequency it supports.
Optimal settings for your 3600 device are the highest voltage and frequency it supports.
You're starting out with Ryzen 5 3600 and have already boosted it to 4.2 GHz successfully. Recently you managed 4.3 GHz but noticed higher temperatures, around 68-69°C during testing. It's a trade-off between performance gain and potential long-term stability. Consider whether the extra speed is worth the risk of overheating or component wear. If you plan to keep the chip in good condition, staying at 4.2 GHz might be safer. If you're comfortable with the performance boost and willing to monitor temperatures closely, pushing further could be justified.
1.22V is completely secure. Aim to keep below 1.3V continuously (24/7) – usually I’d mention a higher value, but for Zen 2 it’s still unclear what the safe limit is, so it’s wiser to stay on the safer side instead of guessing for your regular CPU tasks.)
Performance is consistent at 1.17v and 4.3GHz, running smoothly with the built-in cooler.