Question CPU 12pin connector on ASUS Prime X570-P
Question CPU 12pin connector on ASUS Prime X570-P
I have ryzen 5 5600x and it works on 4.85Ghz when PBO is turned on (we all know its based on limited auto voltages, power etc etc)
I have 12pin for cpu on my ASUS Prime X570-P motherboard but i use only 8 pin for my cpu (works fine). I have semi modular Corsair TX850M and i can plug in additional 4pin for cpu, so my question is: will my cpu go more than 4.85 if i give it extra 4pin connector (because mb will feel additional source of power beside that 8pin connector and will it give higher clock?) Thank you
No, adding the extra power connector won't raise the clock speed. The speed is constrained by the BIOS-set power limit and the chip's own restrictions.
For your reference: an AM4 Ryzen CPU needs a 12-pin connector. Your specific chip could function fine with a 4-pin connector too.
The main reason for the 12-pin design is either to support intense overclocking setups, like those using LN2 or other low-temperature cooling, or to enhance perceived durability while offering better performance capabilities, which can justify its cost.