Question about overclocking Ryzen 2600x 4.1 GHz 1.4v
Question about overclocking Ryzen 2600x 4.1 GHz 1.4v
Hello,
Specs: Nvidia 1070 ti overclocked
Memory: 2 x 8gb 3200 mhz, boosted to 3266 mhz, 18-18-18-38 timings
Motherboard: B350 Tomahawk
I have a 2600x stock cooler, an airflow case with 5 vents, good ambient temperature, and I was experimenting with overclocking.
Currently, I reach 4.1 Ghz at 1.4V.
I understand this setting isn’t stable, but in the games I play it performs well—no freezes or crashes even during long sessions.
Thermal readings: 68°C, occasional spikes to 75°C.
Performance scores: C (73), C (73), COD Modern Warfare (77-85*C).
Should I continue using this overclock if I play for 2-6 hours daily and mainly use multimedia? No video editing, no encoding, nothing else—just gaming and media.
Also, would it be possible to achieve 4.1 Ghz with lower voltage or even higher frequencies like 4150 at 1.4V?
I’m open to any advice.
Thanks!
Operating a CPU near its stability limits might harm it or reduce its lifespan. I believe passing a 15-minute RealBench stress test is the bare minimum for stability, though that's my opinion. You'll need to decide what feels safe for you. Adjusting your OC (overclocking) or lowering the voltage will also require testing.
I own a 2600x with 4.1 and 1.35625v
LLC level 3
And 140%
Soc 1.08v
Previously ran G.skill flare x 3200cl14 2x8 at 3200 fast Ryzen dram calculator.
Display settings: 14 14 14 28 42
Now using the same OC but
G.skill Trident Z Royal Gold 3600 cl16 2x8
On an Asus ROG Strix X470 gaming
1.4v might reduce its lifespan over time.
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SSE Frequency
AVX2 Speed
Voltage
% Achievable
2600X
Untested
4.10GHz
1.375V
100%
2600X
Untested
4.15GHz
1.400V
Leading 81%
2600X
Untested
4.20GHz
1.425V
Leading 56%
Untested
4.25GHz
1.450V
Leading 25%
Hope to hit 4.1GHz with lower vcore on a stock cooler. You definitely want to cut the vcore if possible on a regular cooler.
1.4v would only work well if you could maintain temperatures between 60-70°C and your board had some VDroop. I believe your CPU might start to degrade under the present overclock settings. You're also using the standard cooler, so even a budget aftermarket option like the Snowman cooler would help a bit, potentially reaching around 4.1ghz at 1.35v below 70°C on my 2600.
I'm testing my 2600X at 4.240Ghz on PBO auto with a bit low voltage, it only hits around 4.1Ghz max (often 4.05Ghz) if I stick to the default settings. The closest game we own is COD MW, which reaches its peak at 74C after about two hours of play, while on Apex Legends it's usually around 60C.
Ryzen 2600X
Asus TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING (Bios ver. 2006)
CM Air MA620P TUF Edition
Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000mhzC15 (DOCP either at 3000 on either 3000C14 or 3266C16; performance comparison in games isn't really clear, but user benchmarks suggest similar results)
Under-voltage details:
- VDDCR CPU Voltage Offset: -0.08125
- VDDCR SOC Voltage Offset: -0.06250