Overclocking G3258 past 1.375v
Overclocking G3258 past 1.375v
A significant boost in performance is available with a 4170 or 4460.
It's noticeable that certain benchmarks exclude the G3258 since it doesn't meet the game's minimum criteria.
So I ran some tests and it turns out my bios settings were incorrect, forcing me to use 1.375 volts for stable 4.4 ghz performance. After adjusting, Asus multicore enhancement now works at 1.335 volts for that frequency. My main issue remains the sleeping/standby behavior. When I put the PC in dipaway mode and turn it back on by moving the mouse, the screen stays black but the fans spin while the computer appears to crash. I’ve checked forums and found suggestions to increase the VTT voltage slightly and adjust the RAM voltage. Raising the system agent offset by 0.200 (likely VTT) and changing the RAM from 1.500 to 1.550 didn’t fix it. Some users recommended disabling PLL overvoltage, which helped a little by allowing the PC to wake up a few times before crashing. I own an 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury stick with a single RAM module, and it’s not overclocked at default settings. I also tested sleep mode at 4.3 ghz with 1.275 volts and a RAM overclock to 2400mhz without changing any voltage values.
I've been conducting some tests and it appears my bios configuration was incorrect, necessitating a 1.375 volts setting to maintain stability at 4.4 ghz. After enabling Asus multicore enhancement, the system now operates smoothly at 1.335 volts for that frequency. The main issue remains the sleeping/standby behavior. When I put the computer into dipaway mode—shutting off the monitor—I notice the screen stays dark even though the fans spin and the PC appears to have crashed. I've consulted forums and found suggestions to adjust the VTT voltage slightly upward and increase the RAM voltage. Raising the system agent offset by 0.200 (likely the VTT value) and adjusting the RAM from 1.500 to 1.550 helped somewhat, though it didn't fully resolve the problem. Some users recommended disabling PLV overvoltage, which improved wake-up frequency before crashes. My current setup uses a single 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury stick RAM, running at stock settings without any overclocking. I haven't experienced sleep issues at 4.3 ghz with 1.275 volts and a RAM overclocked to 2400mhz. I'm curious about the effect of disabling multi-core enhancement when using a fixed multiplier—this would be interesting to explore further. Meanwhile, my wife is working on her G3258, so I might give it another go while she's away. Additionally, how do you manage RAM overclocking with a Pentium G3258? I assumed there was no workaround for that limitation...
One point bicycle_repair_man overlooked is the numerous benchmarks showing an overclocked G3258 performs well even on a Haswell i3 platform. An i5 4460 or higher would offer a more substantial improvement, benefiting performance across many titles.
I’ve been conducting some tests and it appears my bios configuration was incorrect, which forced me to use 1.375 volts to maintain stability at 4.4 ghz. After enabling Asus multicore enhancement, the system now runs smoothly at 1.335 volts for that frequency. The main issue remains the sleeping/standby behavior. When I put the computer into dipaway mode and turn it back on by moving the mouse, the screen stays dark but the fans spin while the PC appears to crash.
Forums suggest increasing the VTT voltage slightly and adjusting the RAM voltage. I increased my system agent offset by 0.200 (likely the VTT value) and raised the RAM from 1.500 to 1.550, though this didn’t fully resolve the problem. Some users recommended disabling PLV overvoltage, which helped a little by allowing the PC to wake up before crashing.
I own a single 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury stick RAM module that’s not overclocked at stock settings. I haven’t encountered any sleep issues at 4.3 ghz with 1.275 volts and a RAM overclock of 2400mhz without changing the voltage settings.
I’m curious about overclocking my wife’s G3258 processor further while she works, but I’m not sure if it’s feasible given the limitations.
Also, how do you manage to overclock your RAM with a Pentium G3258? I thought there was no way around that restriction...
One thing bicycle_repair_man missed is the numerous benchmarks showing an overclocked G3258 can run even with a Haswell i3 chipset. An i5 4460 or higher would offer a more reliable upgrade, benefiting performance in many titles beyond just a few scores.
My main concern with multi-core enhancement and OC tuner is that it affects the balance between RAM and CPU usage at the same time. My Z97 motherboard supports high RAM overclocking, but the CPU maxes out at 1300mhz; I think the motherboard plays a bigger role in this decision.
I’m choosing to keep at 4.3 ghz with a 2400mhz RAM overclock. It feels like the optimal balance for me, and it actually improves my gaming FPS.
Thanks for your assistance—it’s been really helpful!