Protect the main voltage of Ryzen 5 3500 safely

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08-17-2025, 10:22 AM

You're checking if your Ryzen 5 3500 running at 4.5GHz, 1.38V, is stable. Some suggest 1.325V is safe, but lowering the clock to 4.3GHz and voltage to 1.325V causes a drop in Cinebench R20 from 522 to 492.

Superninja34

08-17-2025, 10:22 AM #1

Pixel785
Junior Member

08-17-2025, 12:20 PM

Varies based on silicon quality, but certain levels are deemed risky. Consider reducing to 1,325v for better durability.

Pixel785

08-17-2025, 12:20 PM #2

Varies based on silicon quality, but certain levels are deemed risky. Consider reducing to 1,325v for better durability.

F01lEo
Member

105

08-17-2025, 12:51 PM

You can see how the maximum voltage settings work and apply similar adjustments to your overclocking process.

F01lEo

08-17-2025, 12:51 PM #3

You can see how the maximum voltage settings work and apply similar adjustments to your overclocking process.

pwnguy02
Member

122

08-24-2025, 11:49 PM

Will it continue for three years, since I plan to upgrade the CPU afterward?

pwnguy02

08-24-2025, 11:49 PM #4

Will it continue for three years, since I plan to upgrade the CPU afterward?

Murica1776
Member

208

08-25-2025, 01:47 AM

The board was applying 1.45 volts to the stock configurations.

Murica1776

08-25-2025, 01:47 AM #5

The board was applying 1.45 volts to the stock configurations.

Failoan
Junior Member

08-25-2025, 02:27 AM

Execute Prime95 to assess voltage performance at full capacity. Allow it to reach temperature before measuring.

Failoan

08-25-2025, 02:27 AM #6

Execute Prime95 to assess voltage performance at full capacity. Allow it to reach temperature before measuring.

N2NY
Junior Member

08-25-2025, 09:11 AM

This applies to low current draw situations. It varies by silicon type and isn't easily identifiable.

N2NY

08-25-2025, 09:11 AM #7

This applies to low current draw situations. It varies by silicon type and isn't easily identifiable.

Browen1000
Member

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09-14-2025, 02:16 PM

In stock configurations the voltage fluctuated from 1.37 to 1.4+ on Cinebench R20, while idle voltage stayed between 0.5 and 1. Notably, idle voltage stayed steady around 1.38V even when running at 4.5GHz, unlike Cinebench which showed a consistent 1.38V.

Browen1000

09-14-2025, 02:16 PM #8

bellaaa_
Member

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09-14-2025, 09:38 PM

R20 isn't considered too stressful... You might be able to play R20 for hours before getting tired in a game.

bellaaa_

09-14-2025, 09:38 PM #9

R20 isn't considered too stressful... You might be able to play R20 for hours before getting tired in a game.