Ryzen 5 3600 Overclock
Ryzen 5 3600 Overclock
Hello, I'm trying to boost my Ryzen 5 3600. I have a FIT voltage of 1.263V and set it to 4.2GHz @ 1.2625V. The Prime95 test ran smoothly without crashes. It seems the limit is around 4.4GHz, but that would require about 1.35V. I'm considering going up to 4.3GHz or 4.4GHz at 1.35V. My current setup uses 4.2GHz @ 1.2625V and works fine. Should I stick with the lower setting or try the higher one? Motherboard: MSI B450 Tomahawk CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING 214 RAM: Corsair 2x16GB 3200MHz Vengeance LPX DDR4 (OC'd to 3600MHz 18-22-22-42 using memory try it in BIOS) GPU: Asus Dual RX 6650XT OC PSU: Corsair CV550 550w OS: Windows 11 Pro Case: NZXT H5 Flow
It's still quite safe to run at 1.35v, especially since I've tested it on my Ryzen 5 1600 for years without any issues. As long as your temps stay good and you feel comfortable, I recommend proceeding. Typically, running at 1.4v or higher isn't ideal for daily extended use.
If you're willing, I'll try to push it - I'm aiming for at least 1.39v.
Running at 1.375v with full cores on the 2600X feels stable and efficient. It gets warm but stays within normal limits thanks to the wraith spire stock cooler. This speed point seems optimal without signs of performance loss.
Experiencing the need for strong cooling at 3600 with 1.35v is tough. Cooling becomes much harder once you exceed 1.3v, causing temperatures to rise sharply based on personal observation.
I worked through Ryzen Master, tweaking frequency and voltage until things settled. 3.95 at 1.375V was the max I achieved. I managed 4.05 at 1.4V, though it wasn’t fully stable and often slowed down.