R5 5600x remains locked at 3.7 GHz during underload condition
R5 5600x remains locked at 3.7 GHz during underload condition
You're experiencing an issue where your R5 5600X isn't reaching its full potential speed of 4.0 GHz, currently capped at around 3.68 GHz. This is happening across different games, including Fortnite, and you've already tried updating drivers and switching to a newer graphics driver (DX12). Your RAM is 16 GB with a 3200 MHz clock speed. There might be BIOS settings or other system configurations affecting the overclock, but you haven't adjusted any yet. Consider checking your motherboard's overclocking options, ensuring stability, and monitoring temperatures. If needed, consult your motherboard manual or contact support for further guidance.
It seems like you're looking for clarification on boosting performance. You mentioned that only 1 or 2 cores can reach full speed, and you need to manually adjust the clock speed/voltage. Also, you want to check your temperatures first before changing them. Finally, ask about the tool you're using to monitor clock speeds.
The base clock remains stable, but performance will drop under heavy continuous use. The peak boost of 4.6GHz is achieved with one core during single-threaded tasks, so you won’t notice it in a multicore scenario. Still, some improvement should be visible. What are your current temperatures?
The system needs to run on a higher power plan for optimal performance. Let me know what plan you're using!