Ryzen 7 1700 OC
Ryzen 7 1700 OC
Hi,
i've attempted to boost my new CPU (Ryzen 7 1700) using the asus AI suite auto overclock, as I'm unfamiliar with overclocking CPUs in BIOS. I've found that the Ryzen 7 should reach at least 3.9 GHz without issues. After testing three times, it only reached 3850 MHz before crashing, then settled at 3.8 GHz with a max of 130.2 W, 1.373 V, and a temperature of 29 °C while using the Corsair Hydro H110i. My concern is whether I can achieve an OC above 3.9 GHz through BIOS settings or if sticking with the current 3.8 GHz configuration is better.
The rig details:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4f9Zbj
This situation could occur. My initial chip performed even worse, requiring over 1.42V to maintain stable 3.75 GHz operation. It's reasonable to view my first chip as the worst case (<1% worst) while yours is still better but not exceptional. Be cautious of spreading misinformation and help correct it. Each chip behaves differently; some Ryzen models don't reach 3.9GHz, others like mine don't even hit 3.8. Keep in mind that 3.7GHz should be attainable for every chip. The only options are settling for 3.8 (possibly higher at extreme voltages) or exchanging the chip with a superior sample.
This situation could occur. My initial chip performed even worse, requiring more than 1.42V to maintain stable operation at 3.75 GHz. Therefore, it's reasonable to describe my first chip as the worst case (<1% worst) while yours is improved but still below average. Be cautious of spreading misinformation and correct it instead. Each chip behaves differently, and not all Ryzen models reach 3.9 GHz; some, like mine, even fall short at 3.8. Consider this when evaluating performance. According to the "Silicon Lottery" data:
Ryzen 7 1700
93% achieve 3.8GHz @ 1.376V
70% reach 3.9GHz @ 1.408V
20% hit 4.0GHz @ 1.440V
Ryzen 7 1700X
100% reach 3.8GHz @ 1.360V
77% achieve 3.9GHz @ 1.392V
33% reach 4.0GHz @ 1.424V
Ryzen 7 1800X
100% reach 3.8GHz (estimated)
97% reach 3.9GHz @ 1.376V
67% achieve 4.0GHz @ 1.408V
Your performance falls within a smaller group of around 30%, which is not the most unfortunate outcome. My experience was among the lowest in that group, especially since every higher-end chip should reliably hit 3.8 GHz.
This situation could occur. My initial chip performed even worse, requiring more than 1.42V for stable operation at 3.75 GHz. Therefore, it's reasonable to say my first chip was in the worst case (<1% worst) while yours is better but still below average. Be cautious of these spreading misinformation and correct them instead. Each chip behaves differently, and some Ryzen models don't reach 3.9; some, like mine, even fall short at 3.8. Aim for 3.7 should be achievable on every chip. The best you can do is settle for 3.8 (or possibly 3.85 at extreme voltages) or consider swapping the chip with a better sample.
According to "Silicon Lottery":
- Ryzen 7 1700 reaches 3.8GHz @ 1.376V (93%)
- Ryzen 7 1700X reaches 3.8GHz @ 1.360V (100%)
- Ryzen 7 1800X reaches 3.8GHz @ 1.376V (100%)
Your chip falls into the lower end of these results, around 33% of cases, which still isn't the worst. My experience was in the nearly worst 7% that didn’t hit 3.8.
I currently have a Ryzen 7 1700 at 1.375 volts and it’s rock stable at 3.9GHz. No issues during overnight Prime95 tests. Temperatures stay well under 70°C with noctua nh d15. How far do you think you can push overclocking?