Question Cinebench 2024 Result (665 points) ?
Question Cinebench 2024 Result (665 points) ?
Hello everyone, good day.
I ran a Cinebench 2024 test on my i5-12400F using Multicore Test. Once the results came in, I saw my score hovering around 665 to 666 points.
However, I came across an article stating that an i5-12400 should typically reach about 701 points: https://www.cgdirector.com/cinebench-2024-scores/
These were the configurations I applied during the test.
BIOS settings:
- Power Limits: switched from Tower Cooling to Water Cooling
- XMP Enabled: Profile 1 - 3200 MHz
- OS: Windows 11 Pro 24H2
- Power Settings: changed from Balanced to High Performance
Specifications:
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 Mortar WiFi DDR4
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 F
- GPU: Palit RTX 3060 12GB
- RAM: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 2x16GB @ 3200 MHz
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIe5 850W
- Storage: SSD 500GB, HDD 4TB, HDD 1TB
Here are some screenshots from the test:
- Cinebench 2024 score: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KrGKNJ1...drive_link
- Hardware specs and voltages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NUnLG7F...drive_link
- Image: IMG_20250209_175113.jpg
What adjustments should I make to boost my score to at least 701 points? Some recommend tweaking the CPU V-Core, though that’s for a different model. There are discussions on Reddit about changing the V-core, but I’m using a B660 ASRock Mobo.
I’m not sure about the naming conventions for CPU V-core in MSI BIOS, so I’d appreciate guidance to optimize my setup and improve my Cinebench result.
What issue are you aiming to address?
If everything is functioning correctly and you're content with your system's performance, refrain from chasing numbers.
That said:
Accuracy is key—your initial concern should be understanding the ± or ± margin of error defined by the testing tool.
For instance, a score of 666 points differs by only 35 points from the cited 701, which is about 5%.
It’s highly probable that your build varies significantly compared to the version with 701 points.
You might be interested in observing how altering the configuration—such as disconnecting three storage drives and running just the boot drive—impacts the CPU score.
Reconnect each drive individually (without changing anything else) and rerun the test.
Assess how the presence or absence of each drive influences your build’s CPU rating.
Consider experimenting with other adjustments to identify which changes affect the CPU score most.
Be systematic, document your observations, and decide whether further overclocking or voltage tweaks are worth pursuing.
Let the overclocking community help you explore additional possibilities.
hi tbh i'm just trying to hit the 701 points. i'm already happy with how my machines are running. i just want to push them a bit further if possible xd. right now i'm checking the CPU lite Load in the Advanced Bios settings. so far, the more i lower the Lite mode—like from 12 down to 1—the less power it uses but performance drops a bit... i'm looking for that perfect balance, maybe mode 9 or 10 will give me better performance with lower power and temps.
It appears generally acceptable.
Testing is safe if backups exist for recovery when needed.
According to @TerryLaze, the benchmarking should remain structured and deliberate.
A useful approach to understanding your system and computers in general.
In contrast, focusing on minor MOE score differences and randomly installing or using content from the internet without a solid plan is risky and could lead to problems.