Results for the CPU OC from the Skylake i7 6700k processor
Results for the CPU OC from the Skylake i7 6700k processor
It largely depends on the quality of your chip bin and the core voltage you can handle.
Here are some statistics:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics
I believe 4.6 is average, 4.7 is very good, and 4.8 reaches the top at 1.4v.
Keep in mind that most people who post overclock results are doing so because they achieved good outcomes.
Those using dog chips will likely remain quiet.
It largely depends on the quality of your chip bin and the core voltage you can handle.
Here are some statistics:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1570313/skyla...statistics
I believe 4.6 is average, 4.7 is very good, and 4.8 reaches the top at 1.4v.
Keep in mind that most people who post overclock results are doing so because they achieved good outcomes.
Those using dog chips will likely remain quiet.
I completed a client build yesterday but only reached 4.6 ghz. It seems the issue might be with the hardware.
Jan Klepiecycki shared his experience from a client build yesterday, mentioning he only reached 4.6 ghz due to a faulty component. He also mentioned it was just a bad bin.
I'm struggling to reach 4.6 stable, but only managed 1.35V. Temperatures rose to 72-79 across the cores. What CPU cooler are you using? I have one with 4.7 and 1.475V, and CPU temperatures stay under 50°C. I'm using a Noctua NH-D15 with three fans.
I have an Corsair H80i GT closed loop watercooler and I'm a bit concerned about the varying temperatures across the cores.
A temperature variation within the cores is normal and not a cause for concern.
I manage to achieve 4.2 @ 1.424V with a stable game around 39-72°C load in GTA 5 2160P. The setup includes a Zotac 980Ti basic amp with 1.424V and a basic configuration. The VRM cooling seems insufficient, as pushing beyond 122% for more than a minute causes issues. I’ve adjusted the settings to 1420/3900 with 99-118% load using a modded BIOS. Everything runs smoothly without any stuttering or hiccups. My ASUS Z170 S (Sabertooth) works fine, though it’s not ideal. The rated XMP Corsair memory won’t perform well at the specified timings, and I’ve tested multiple motherboards and RAM kits. Even the thermal grease they used to save money between the heat spreader and CPU die is subpar.
The Asus Z170A delivers the highest FPS at very low detail settings (640 x 480). The 6700K chip, while marketed for overclocking, doesn’t perform smoothly in current titles when clocked higher. Based on what I’ve seen online and personally, it struggles with higher clocks. I’m planning to replace both units soon.