Overclocking required? 10600k
Overclocking required? 10600k
I followed my sibling's advice to purchase a Best Gaming CPU for him, preferring Intel but accepting his wish for an Ryzen. He was upgrading from a 4790 non-K and needed more frames at 144Hz.
Problem1-
My single-core R15 score is 200, while the internet says it should be around 215. My multi-core score is 1450. GeekBench 5 shows 1304/6555. I’m wondering if an overclock would help? (Currently running at 4.5Ghz, not higher.) He mentioned he can’t feel much improvement, which isn’t ideal after investing so much.
Question-
If we proceed with the overclock, should we also increase the voltage permanently? Would that keep it at 5GHz clock/volt without throttling or powering down when idle? If not, it might cause unnecessary heat and higher electricity costs for little benefit.
Problem2-
A few games stuttered even after a fresh Windows install. I’ll reinstall DDU to rule out driver issues. Temperatures are within range: 25-35°C idle, 60-69°C gaming. I’m curious about other potential causes.
Specs:
10600K + MSI Z490 Gaming Plus
Corsair Vengence Pro 16GB 3200mhz
Zalman CNPS10x extreme
Strix 1080Ti
Corsair AX 860i
LG Ultrawide 144hz
Windows 10 on SSD
What GPU do you possess? The best FPS improvements typically come from the graphics card. The 10600K can be overclocked to 5GHz with a good watercooled AIO, but not with the Zalman.
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In your BIOS ensure XMP is activated so memory operates at optimal speed, and enable MCE for multi-core enhancement, enabling full turbo boost across all cores. This will bring the 10600K to its peak performance. Also, the 10600K handles overclocking very effectively; adjusting the multiplyer to 47 in the BIOS should allow you to reach an all-core 4.7GHz. In fact, it can likely manage up to 48GHz smoothly without major problems. Proper cooling is essential, as exceeding 4.8GHz demands a reliable cooler.
Just verifying, MCE activation should support 4.8GHz all core... that definitely makes a difference. Regarding overclocking, refer to some Z490 guides as there are many specific to MSI. You shouldn't need more than 1.320v for a stable 5GHz boost, though you might be able to reach 5GHz at 1.3v depending on factors like LLC. Learning a bit from these guides is wise.
Avoid exceeding 1.35v, but you can push up to 1.4v—personally I cap it at 1.35v. Also, when boosting voltage above 1.3v, proper cooling is essential. A Dark Rock Pro 4, Nocyua, or even a 240mm AIO will suffice.
In practice, achieving 4.8GHz with MCE on is likely, or you can simply switch the multiplyer to 48 and let everything auto-adjust.
It's a 1080Ti model. Regarding the occasional stuttering and overall lack of responsiveness, here are some suggestions. Would you like me to address these issues? Also, could you clarify your question about OCing to 4.8/5Ghz manually increasing voltage permanently? This would keep the clock and voltage at 4.8/5ghz without throttling or rest when idle?
Alijericho mentioned the 1080Ti card, pointing out some minor issues and lack of responsiveness. He suggested several steps to improve its performance. For more information, visit the provided links.
There are two main types of OC settings. One involves increasing the CPU multiplier and turning off c-states permanently, while the other boosts the turbo multiplier, allowing adjustments even in low power states. The choice depends on preference, though many avoid turbo OC because voltage changes at low power can cause instability, which doesn't occur with a fixed, constant OC. Turbo is definitely trixy.
Do all these stutters appear during online gaming sessions? Or does this problem also happen in single-player offline games?