Overclocking Ryzen 7 3700X
Overclocking Ryzen 7 3700X
Consider overclocking your Ryzen 7 3700X for the first time. Decide between BIOS settings or Ryzen Master based on your comfort level. Many users have shared their experiences, noting stable clocks around 3.5–4.0 GHz and max voltages near 1.8–1.9V. Your SilentumPC Fortis 3 handles idle temps up to about 39°C, but keep an eye on temperatures during load.
They won't gain much from an OC. Zen 2 doesn't handle it well, so you'll likely stick with single-core performance. Just turn on PBO for a small extra benefit. That's probably all you can achieve.
You can give Clocktuner for Ryzen a shot. I use it on a 3800X and it boosts performance by about 200Mhz across all cores, and around 100Mhz in single-core tasks. For the 3700X you can also experiment with all-core performance without too much drop in single-core speed. You should reach a stable 4.3GHz, which is the single-core turbo frequency. I wouldn't exceed 1.35V for all cores, but the creator tested it at 1.45V with similar results over time, so you might push a bit higher—perhaps 1.375 or more—provided temperatures stay good. Keep an eye on temps, aiming for under 80°C during sustained use.