Overclocking Ryzen 5 2600 is not working at 4.1ghz. Here are some tips.
Overclocking Ryzen 5 2600 is not working at 4.1ghz. Here are some tips.
So I'm trying to modify my R5 2600. It's stable at 4.0ghz with 1.375v and LLC in mode 1, but it drops during stress testing to around 1.33-1.35v. I can't get a stable OC at 4.1ghz no matter how much I increase the voltage. I'm new to OC'ing and might be missing some settings you're aware of. I've tested from 1.375 up to 1.43, but only worked on systems with 1.4 or higher (which drops to 1.4v in LLC mode 1). It was stable for about 30 minutes using AIDA64 (trial version). I ran CPU, FPU, CACHE, and MEMORY tests at the same time, reaching a max temperature of 87°C. I'm worried about going even higher because then the CPU might idle at 1.45v or more, which isn't safe for the Ryzen 5. I turned off the FPU test option and ran it again, but it lasted only 2 hours before crashing, with a max temp of 82°C. Could it be cooling issues? Or should I try a different approach to stabilize this OC for gaming without hurting performance or hardware? Also, my memory is OC'd at 3000mhz C15 (15-17-17-17-36), but I disabled XMP and increased frequency to 3200mhz at C15. Did that affect the CPU OC? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Your system details are useful. Here is a link to my OC adventure. You might find some assistance, but avoid using my voltages for each system regardless of whether the components differ. Specs: R5 2600x Asus Rog Strix x470 F Gaming Bios Update Adventure Note: 5204 bios and updated chipset drivers were the first changes. This may have triggered the problem. G.Skill Flare X 3200mhz 2x8 16gb on Qvl was working without errors in the Ryzen dram calculator 3400 fast. Corsair H110i with stock fans swapped for 2x140mm... forums.
If you're using the stock cooler, it's likely your best option available. I'm only able to reach [email protected] with it, and I suspect adding four RAM sticks might have restricted my overclocking performance. At higher voltages, the stock cooler can't manage the heat effectively, so a more affordable cooler like a Hyper212 would likely get you closer to around 4.1ghz. You could also try turning off smt, which lets me push the clock up to 4.075ghz, though this depends on whether you prioritize multithread speed or single-core performance.
Adjust RAM to default settings (disable XMP), test at 4.1GHz once more.
Last week I checked my OC again because it was cold and snowing in Denver.
The room temperature was between 62-64°F.
Despite that, I still couldn't reach 41.5 g to pass the OC stress test at 1.38v with LLC3 while running at 60°C on a Corsair H110i.
The cinnabench scores didn't improve enough to push the voltage beyond an unknown level where CPU degradation would begin.
Now it's at 4.1ghz @1.35625v LLC3.
Soc LLC3 @1.06250v
Sorry didn't realize you couldn't see my signature on mobile devices. Here are my specs.
Model: MSI Tomahawk B450
Processor: Ryzen 5 2600
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2
Graphics: Gigabyte GTX 1060 3gb (overclocked)
Memory: HyperX RGB 2x8gb DDR4 3000mhz
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 250gb / 500gb WD Blue
Power Supply: Corsair cx550m
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Case Cooling: Antec Prizm 3x 120mm RGB fans with controller and 2 RGB strips / 1 default 120mm fan
I got some useful info, but it didn't really help much. I did pick up a few new things!
This might be your CPU's limit. You could be reaching the maximum speed, making it tough to improve further. I'd suggest trying 4.0g and see if a higher LLC setting helps reduce the voltage. Until then, 4 is quite stable.