overclocked my CPU from 3,5Ghz (stock) to 4,3Ghz and i get this (WHY?)
overclocked my CPU from 3,5Ghz (stock) to 4,3Ghz and i get this (WHY?)
Rusty1983 also asks about the recommended settings when overclocking. They mention that disabling CPU boost is usually suggested and explain why the system displays varying speeds in Task Manager. They also note that if the motherboard only supports 2200mhz RAM, it will automatically lower the RAM speed to match. They request details on the motherboard model and RAM specifications. Rusty1983 describes having two turbo boosts, one labeled "Intel turbo boost" and another "cpu boost," and they are unsure which one to disable. They share their BIOS settings and express uncertainty about the correct configuration.
JustEthan:
Turn them both off. Your CPU will automatically run at the speed your multiplier is set to. You're basically bypassing turbo boost when you manually adjust the multiplier.
At the end of the day, the issue I'm facing is whether having my CPU at 4,3Ghz with both turbo on creates some kind of damage over time, short or long term?
No, but if you aim to boost stability and reduce some of this confusion, it's the most effective approach. At the very least, turn off the enhanced turbo and keep intel turbo boost active. There is no turbo boost available when your multiplier exceeds standard turbo speeds. Disable turbo because you're already operating above turbo levels with overclocking.
JustEthan suggests adjusting settings to improve stability and reduce confusion. He recommends disabling the enhanced turbo and keeping intel turbo boost active. He notes that with a multiplier above standard turbo speeds, there is no turbo boost available, so turning it off is necessary. He shares personal experience of playing several games without crashes and asks about which turbo should be turned off.
Turn off the enhanced one if you insist on leaving one on. If you're going to leave the intel turbo boost on just make sure the turbo is set the same for all cores and set the same as your overclock multiplier is set. Everything must be the same that is why there is no need to have it on at all because you eliminate there being a turbo when you overclock your cpu. It's always running at the same speed. Understand what I'm telling you? There is no turbo anymore. But definitely turn off the enhanced turbo. If you want to leave the Intel turbo boost on that's fine it's not going to make any difference as long as you have all cores set to the same.
JustEthan is suggesting adjustments to ensure consistent performance. He advises turning off the enhanced turbo if you insist, recommending uniform turbo settings across all cores and matching them with your overclock multiplier. He emphasizes that this eliminates turbo variation when overclocking. Regarding the Task Manager showing 5.25Ghz instead of 4.3Ghz, he implies a possible mismatch between core settings and the displayed frequency.
I'm not sure why, but as everyone mentioned, if cpu-z shows it at 4.3 then it's correct. Adjust your multiplier to 43. If the Intel turbo boost is active, set the turbo for all cores to 43. If you leave it off, as most recommend, you won't have to worry. When temperatures are stable and cpu-z reads 4.3 with stable performance, don't bother checking Task Manager. I can't really explain what's happening here. I'm not trying to be rude, but you seem very new to this. You're struggling to give useful help for diagnosis online. It's not something I'd stress over because the screenshot you shared indicated your vcore was under 1.2, and you're not running at 5.3 GHz with a 1.2 vcore and low temps. It's not worth worrying about.
JustEthan is uncertain about the situation but follows the advice given. He suggests adjusting the multiplier to 43 and checking if Intel Turbo Boost is enabled for all cores. If it's off, he advises staying calm as temperatures are stable and the CPU-Z reading matches expectations. He mentions his current experience level and expresses concern about not being able to help diagnose the issue effectively online. He also shares his intention to post detailed screenshots in the forum once he has more information.
Moving from 4.3 to 4.5 will require higher voltage. If you remain stable at 4.3, which is a big change from the stock 3.5, it will only demand more power and generate more heat. The best way to improve is through reading and practice—hands-on experience is the most effective method. If your RAM is supposed to run at 2400MHz, look for a model with an XMP profile. I’m not sure about your older system, but these new boards I’ve used automatically increased my memory speed to 3.2GHz. You’re probably trying to play games instead of editing videos. You’re rushing too much. Just take a breath and be proud you’re stable at 4.3. All this stress you’re putting on yourself will only increase if you jump from a stable 4.3 to an unstable 4.5. Seriously, stay where you are until you learn how to stabilize it further. It takes time, man. I can’t walk you through every detail step by step. I truly believe you should be content with your stability at 4.3 because you won’t notice any difference at 4.5—except for the rising heat. That’s all. I recently switched from an Ivy bridge configuration to a Sky Lake setup and saw almost no improvement in gaming performance. With your current configuration, the only way to boost performance is by upgrading your GPU or adding more RAM (around 8GB would help). Your CPU is fine as it is. Once you’re confident with everything, focus on a more robust OC if needed—but it’s not necessary right now. Have a great day.