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Overclocking, i7 8700k, Performance

Overclocking, i7 8700k, Performance

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JKP555
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08-19-2017, 03:24 PM
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Hello, I'm interested in discussing CPU overclocking. I own an i7 8700k with a solid cooler and plan to adjust the core frequency to all cores at 4.8GHz. Can I modify all cores to that speed without altering the voltage or power limits? Additionally, I aim to raise my cache frequency from 4.4GHz to 4.5GHz. Is it feasible to overclock both the CPU and cache without changing voltage or power settings? Also, how can I ensure the CPU remains capable of downclocking during light usage or idle states while keeping adaptive frequency enabled?

Windows 10 64-Bit Settings:
Power Options are set to Balanced with Min CPU Usage at 10% and Max at 100%, Adaptive Cooling is enabled.

Components:
1) i7 8700k
2) NZXT H440
3) Power Supply 750W
4) Asrock Taichi Z370 Motherboard
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JKP555
08-19-2017, 03:24 PM #1

Hello, I'm interested in discussing CPU overclocking. I own an i7 8700k with a solid cooler and plan to adjust the core frequency to all cores at 4.8GHz. Can I modify all cores to that speed without altering the voltage or power limits? Additionally, I aim to raise my cache frequency from 4.4GHz to 4.5GHz. Is it feasible to overclock both the CPU and cache without changing voltage or power settings? Also, how can I ensure the CPU remains capable of downclocking during light usage or idle states while keeping adaptive frequency enabled?

Windows 10 64-Bit Settings:
Power Options are set to Balanced with Min CPU Usage at 10% and Max at 100%, Adaptive Cooling is enabled.

Components:
1) i7 8700k
2) NZXT H440
3) Power Supply 750W
4) Asrock Taichi Z370 Motherboard

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Jan_Damz
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08-19-2017, 09:38 PM
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Adjusting the Vcore when you overclock mainly depends on your CPU model. Some require more while others need less to maintain stability at a specific speed. Personally, increasing the cache Vcore wouldn't be advisable. The performance improvement would be minimal.
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Jan_Damz
08-19-2017, 09:38 PM #2

Adjusting the Vcore when you overclock mainly depends on your CPU model. Some require more while others need less to maintain stability at a specific speed. Personally, increasing the cache Vcore wouldn't be advisable. The performance improvement would be minimal.

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LaBuuuche
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08-20-2017, 07:36 PM
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If you're only going for 4.6GHz then don't even bother, the i7 8700k turboes further than that on stock settings.
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LaBuuuche
08-20-2017, 07:36 PM #3

If you're only going for 4.6GHz then don't even bother, the i7 8700k turboes further than that on stock settings.

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08-21-2017, 12:28 PM
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Runs above 4.6 when using stock configurations. Can reach 4.7 with sufficient cooling capacity.
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SLOgamingLP
08-21-2017, 12:28 PM #4

Runs above 4.6 when using stock configurations. Can reach 4.7 with sufficient cooling capacity.

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thescorpion91
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08-21-2017, 07:08 PM
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Hey, just checked my question... I messed up the frequencies again. Thanks.
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thescorpion91
08-21-2017, 07:08 PM #5

Hey, just checked my question... I messed up the frequencies again. Thanks.

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Figgle
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08-27-2017, 08:38 PM
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Adjusting the Vcore when you overclock mainly depends on your CPU model. Some require more while others need less to maintain stability at a specific speed. Overclocking the cache isn't something I'd recommend, as the performance improvement is minimal.
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Figgle
08-27-2017, 08:38 PM #6

Adjusting the Vcore when you overclock mainly depends on your CPU model. Some require more while others need less to maintain stability at a specific speed. Overclocking the cache isn't something I'd recommend, as the performance improvement is minimal.

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08-27-2017, 10:11 PM
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Seabass101:
I'm looking for advice from the community about overclocking CPUs. I have an i7 8700k with a solid cooler and plan to raise all core frequencies to 4.8GHz. Can I adjust every core to that speed without modifying voltage or power limits? Also, I want to increase my cache frequency from 4.4GHz to 4.5GHz. Is it feasible to overclock both the CPU and cache without changing voltage or power settings?

Additionally, how can I ensure the CPU remains down-clocked during light usage or idle so adaptive cooling stays active?

Windows 10 64-Bit Settings:
Power Options are set to Balanced with Min CPU Usage at 10% and Max at 100%, using Adaptive Cooling (enabled).

Components:
1) i7 8700k
2) NZXT H440
3) Power Supply 750W
4) Asrock Taichi Z370 Motherboard

Thanks
Comments Appreciated
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hampus_1
08-27-2017, 10:11 PM #7

Seabass101:
I'm looking for advice from the community about overclocking CPUs. I have an i7 8700k with a solid cooler and plan to raise all core frequencies to 4.8GHz. Can I adjust every core to that speed without modifying voltage or power limits? Also, I want to increase my cache frequency from 4.4GHz to 4.5GHz. Is it feasible to overclock both the CPU and cache without changing voltage or power settings?

Additionally, how can I ensure the CPU remains down-clocked during light usage or idle so adaptive cooling stays active?

Windows 10 64-Bit Settings:
Power Options are set to Balanced with Min CPU Usage at 10% and Max at 100%, using Adaptive Cooling (enabled).

Components:
1) i7 8700k
2) NZXT H440
3) Power Supply 750W
4) Asrock Taichi Z370 Motherboard

Thanks
Comments Appreciated

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