Run CPU without high Cinebench, improve CPU scores on CPU utilization charts
Run CPU without high Cinebench, improve CPU scores on CPU utilization charts
Hello, I'm just starting with overclocking. Everything seems set correctly. My CPU ratio is 47 (4.7Ghz) with a 1.4V Vcore, and it's running smoothly. However, I noticed Cinebench scores are lower than the stock version. My motherboard info is ASUS P8Z77V-LX, with an i7-2600k processor, cooler from Cooler Master, 240m RAM, and a Powercolor Red Devil RX480 GPU. The PSU is Thermaltake Smart M 650W and it's 80+ certified. What should I do?
Check if your CPU was throttling, the VRM was functioning, and observe the clock speeds throughout the test.
I experience similar issues on an 8700k processor, though it runs better under single-thread conditions when pushed to 5GHz. The multicore benchmark drops significantly, especially on a system with all cores overclocked. My optimal performance appears when I stick to stock speeds, activate multi-core enhancement, and push the clock to 102.9… I see much improvement in the multicore test with only a slight ~2.3% drop in single-core results. I own a budget Gigabyte Z370M board, which might be contributing to the performance differences. My monitor is a 75Hz panel, and I haven’t faced any problems keeping 75fps stable. I’ll probably just let it run as is.
No, my CPU isn't throttling. I installed a 9mm fan to cool the motherboard, not the VRM. Clock speeds reach a maximum of 4.7GHz consistently (checked via HWinfo, Cinebench, CPU-Z). I can't see any event viewer logs. This is my first experience. I also tried 10.2GHz (3.9GHz), but only got about 1.5k while the stock is around 1.6k.
What kind of board are you using? Are you checking R15 or R20 benchmarks?
Have you reviewed the Turbo Mode Settings and updated their configurations?
The price seems uncertain because it's quite old, but a popular PC parts site in your country lists it around 100$, which appears to be a good quality motherboard. It's about R20.
Ok...makes me feel better you running R20...cause those scores you quoted matched mine in R15 using an 8700k. It being an older machine...I'd just tune it to maximum performance...even if it means leaving it stock. There's no quote from intel guaranteeing all chips will overclock -AND- yield better test scores...sorry. If you want gaming performance...then maybe overclocking to get best single-core performance is your best bet...otherwise I'd just use MCE and system clock to give it a nice boost for all core performance.
You enabled it and configured everything to auto. What needs adjusting?