Overclocking CPU3700X for better performance

Moritania
Member

02-05-2019, 07:08 AM

Recently boosted the 3700x to 4.2ghz at a voltage of 1.325. On Prime95 the highest temperature I saw was 95°C. Would this be okay to keep going with the original cooler?

Moritania

02-05-2019, 07:08 AM #1

Recently boosted the 3700x to 4.2ghz at a voltage of 1.325. On Prime95 the highest temperature I saw was 95°C. Would this be okay to keep going with the original cooler?

chrisnoble
Member

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02-05-2019, 02:53 PM

95 degrees is quite high for a CPU, particularly when used over extended periods. It wouldn't be wise to run it at that level without a superior cooling solution.

chrisnoble

02-05-2019, 02:53 PM #2

95 degrees is quite high for a CPU, particularly when used over extended periods. It wouldn't be wise to run it at that level without a superior cooling solution.

546007
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02-05-2019, 03:52 PM

Prime 95 is quite intense. Check the terms in Cinebench or while playing games. If it remains under 85, it should be fine for long sessions.

546007

02-05-2019, 03:52 PM #3

Prime 95 is quite intense. Check the terms in Cinebench or while playing games. If it remains under 85, it should be fine for long sessions.

khaledkb_
Senior Member

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02-12-2019, 01:59 AM

You ran a small FFTS with large FFTs or mixed approaches.

khaledkb_

02-12-2019, 01:59 AM #4

You ran a small FFTS with large FFTs or mixed approaches.

ButterBoy713
Junior Member

02-15-2019, 08:45 AM

95c marks the TJMax of a Zen 2 CPU, indicating the threshold where the processor begins throttling to protect itself. 105c causes the system to shut down completely.

ButterBoy713

02-15-2019, 08:45 AM #5

95c marks the TJMax of a Zen 2 CPU, indicating the threshold where the processor begins throttling to protect itself. 105c causes the system to shut down completely.

squareder
Member

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02-17-2019, 01:32 AM

For better performance, consider a different CPU cooler. The built-in one works okay at normal speeds but isn't suitable for overclocking.

squareder

02-17-2019, 01:32 AM #6

For better performance, consider a different CPU cooler. The built-in one works okay at normal speeds but isn't suitable for overclocking.

Nixoo
Junior Member

02-17-2019, 07:31 AM

The 3700x includes a Wraith cooler with a switch for high or low speed. It can get quite warm. If you run many CPU-intensive tasks for extended periods, it might be fine.

Nixoo

02-17-2019, 07:31 AM #7

The 3700x includes a Wraith cooler with a switch for high or low speed. It can get quite warm. If you run many CPU-intensive tasks for extended periods, it might be fine.