Question about Ryzen boost clock
Question about Ryzen boost clock
I was thinking about whether, instead of a full overclock, it's feasible to simply increase the boost clock. For instance, with a processor like r3 2200g (base 3500, boost 3700), can the boost be raised from 3700 to something like 3900 or 4.0? I've already confirmed that the chip operates stably around 3.9 ghz, so adjusting the boost clock seems possible if it's achievable.
Certainly straightforward. Just increase the overclock to your chosen levels, turn on Cool N Quiet in the BIOS, and then in the control panel or settings power plan options, navigate to advanced settings and adjust the minimum processor power state to 8% while keeping the maximum at 100%. Also, ensure the low power C-state configurations in the BIOS are activated or set to Auto. This setup lets the CPU adapt its performance, lowering clock speed and voltage when a core isn’t fully loaded, which is how I typically configure overclocked systems unless full speed is always required—rarely the case.
Thank you for your prompt response. As instructed, I adjusted the minimum power state to 8%, enabled quiet mode, and set the Global C-state Control to auto. However, I remain stuck at a static 3.9. If helpful, my motherboard is an ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 AM4 AMD Promontory. Additionally, there is no multiplier in the BIOS, and the bridge only offers 100-103 options; changing to 100 caused significant boot delays and instability, so I opted for the frequency setting in BIOS instead, which I set to 3.9. The CPU video still appears locked at 1.4.
Thank you. Additionally, I just used the Ryzen Master tool, and even adjusting the clock speed or overclocking settings will keep it fixed at the last setting until I restart it.
You plan to make bclk adjustments to raise the base and increase frequency. Raising bclk to 101 will boost your boost frequency by 37mhz. You may need to adjust your RAM timings first to see how much stability you can achieve above a 103 bclk on Ryzen.
What BIOS version are you running?
Have you updated the AMD chipset drivers?
Visit the provided link for details: https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/...t-am4/b450
If not installed, please install them and select the Ryzen Balanced Power Plan. Set your minimum processor state between 5% and 20% (your choice).
I use a minimum setting of 10% and my 3700x clocks around 2.2 GHz at idle.
Could you also share a screenshot of your BIOS that lets you adjust CPU frequency or ratio? We can review the available options together.
You may upload it to imgur.com and include the link they give.
I've experimented with increasing the bclk, even up to 101, but the post/asrock display still loads much slower and the BIOS entry takes longer. I also considered reverting to the system's default power balance from the Ryzen plan to check if that was the issue. No luck. I'll capture a photo of my bios as soon as possible, though it might take some time. The current BIOS version is P2.30-AMD AGESA Combo-AM4 1.0.0.1.
They always emphasize this point. It restricts their liability, but it doesn't necessarily serve your best interests—it's mainly there to shield them from responsibility if something goes wrong. Right now, updating the BIOS is just as routine and standard as installing new chipset drivers, particularly with Ryzen processors. Updating is almost essential, and the issue clearly exists because the CPU isn't functioning properly. There are even detailed discussions about these issues, and in every case, a BIOS update is the solution. Pay attention to DMAN999; he won't mislead you on this.