Ryzen 5 1600 Noob Overclock
Ryzen 5 1600 Noob Overclock
Hi everyone, I just upgraded my setup and got a Ryzen 5 1600 with Wraith Spire Cooler/AB350M Pro4 M.2 slot, 2x4GB Kingston HyperX 2400mhz RAM, a 600W Corsair PSU, and after checking some overclocking guides, I decided to give it a try. I started at 3.9GHz with auto voltage, but it crashed on AIDA64. After making some adjustments, I reached a stable speed of 3.85GHz with an offset of 1.20625v. After about 30 minutes in AIDA64, the CPU temperature hit 73-74°C, which is quite high (the last number worries me). I’m from Brazil and it feels like it’s extremely hot there (30-40°C).
After this, I played a bit to see how it performed—about 20 minutes of GTAV and Batman: Arkham City. The CPU stayed low at 50-54°C, but there were some minor stutters when loading new areas. It makes me wonder if the issue was due to low voltage or something else. The drivers and BIOS are fresh; I just used the NVIDIA 1070 Ti with the 388.84 Vulkan driver, which seems to be the most stable so far. Thanks for your feedback!
3.9GHz isn't just about taking a cautious approach; it's a high-end requirement for most chips before they require a significant voltage increase. My observations with the 1600x model showed it operating just under 1.4v at that frequency. At 4.05GHz, it demanded around 1.5v.
CountMike shared his insights on maintaining stability at 3.9GHz, noting that it’s a high-end setting before needing significant voltage changes. He mentioned personal experience with the 1600x chip, where he achieved around 1.4V at 1.6GHz and 1.5V at 4.05GHz. He also recalled trying different voltages without success until he resolved microstuttering by adjusting settings in the NVIDIA control panel. He appreciated the fix and asked for further advice on overclocking.
AMD suggests a maximum of 1.425v and 75c; with a superior cooler there are options available, just let me know.
i dedicate 4 hours to testing 3.9-3.95 across various voltages:
- 3.925 @ 1.325v did not work
- 3.925 @ 1.3375 Solid 72°C max Temp. (see: https://imgur.com/jMv3xC7)
- 3.900 @ 1.3250 Solid 72°C max Temp. (see: https://imgur.com/R46hOTk)
- 3.950 @ 1.375 or 1.350v should function
**** all tests were performed with AIDA64 (about 30 minutes should suffice) ***
in response, yes – I won’t push it to the absolute limit and don’t want to waste my CPU lifespan for just 100Mhz. I’m planning to run some tests at lower settings and see how it holds up. If issues arise or temperatures rise, I’ll adjust to 3.8 / 3.85 @ 1.3v / 1.3125. I’ll also consider adding more fans for better cooling.
for now, Ryzen CPUs seem robust, handling 3.9Ghz at 1.3250v well. This matches what I see in forums or on YouTube, which often recommend 1.4v for that frequency.
Yes, seems like you're managing well at 3.9 when compared to the X model, which performs slightly better with better binning and an OEM cooler. I kept mine at 4GHz, but it worked fine with a water cooler and stayed below 60°C. The real issue is consistent overheating, which could reduce processor lifespan. Voltage just contributes to heating. Good luck!
I dedicate 4 hours to testing 3.9-3.95 at various voltages:
- 3.925 @ 1.325v failed
- 3.925 @ 1.3375 Solid 72°c max Temp. (Screen: https://imgur.com/jMv3xC7)
- 3.900 @ 1.3250 Solid 72°c max Temp. (Screen: https://imgur.com/R46hOTk)
- 3.950 @ 1.375 or 1.350v should work.
**** All tests were conducted with AIDA64 (about 30 minutes is sufficient) ***
To reply, yes – I won’t push it to the limit and waste my CPU lifespan for just 100Mhz. I’m only testing a few samples and feel comfortable with 3.900 @ 1.325v at 72°c. However, I’ll adjust to 3.8 / 3.85 @ 1.3v / 1.3125 if temperature issues arise or if it gets hot in summer. I might also add more fans and re-test.
For my conclusion, Ryzen CPUs perform well at 3.9Ghz with 1.3250v, which matches what I see on forums or YouTube. Comparing to what others recommend for 3.9Ghz at higher voltages, it seems reasonable.
Hold on! This is just my setup or yours’ CPU temperature readings might differ. I’m not sure if this makes sense, but definitely my AIDA64 readings align with the hardware specs, not the package temp shown in Ryzen Master (which seems to show 20°C over). I’m still confused… lol. But that’s all. No need to worry!
world_roses :
i spent 4 hours testing 3.9-3.95 with various Voltage settings:
- 3.925 @ 1.325v failed
- 3.925 @ 1.3375 Solid 72°c max Temp. (Screen: https://imgur.com/jMv3xC7)
- 3.900 @ 1.3250 Solid 72°c max Temp. (Screen: https://imgur.com/R46hOTk)
- 3.950 @ 1.375 or 1.350v should work.
**** all tests were conducted with AIDA64 (about 30 minutes is sufficient) ***
To reply, yes – I won’t push it to the maximum and don’t want to waste my CPU lifespan for just 100Mhz. I’m only running some tests and I feel comfortable with 3.900 @ 1.325v at 72°c. I’ll adjust to 3.8 / 3.85 @ 1.3v / 1.3125 if temperature issues arise or if it gets hotter, since I live in a warm country. Alternatively, I could add more fans and re-test.
In conclusion, Ryzen CPUs perform well at 3.9Ghz with 1.3250v, especially at 72°c. This matches what I see in forums or YouTube, where they recommend 1.4v for 3.9Ghz.
Hold on! It’s just my hardware or your CPU temperature readings differ. Looking at your "printscreen," I saw your CPU temperatures on hwmonitor and AIDA64 match. Mine seem different – possibly because the CPU temp shown in hwmonitor refers to the package temperature, not the actual CPU temp like yours. I’m not sure if this makes sense, but definitely my AIDA64 reading is correct for CPU temp, not package temp (as shown in Ryzen Master). Only if it’s 20°C higher than what AMD says would that be relevant! I’m still confused.. lol.. But that’s all. No need to worry! I just noticed the difference!