s about PBO
s about PBO
You can adjust a negative voltage offset, which is the suggested method. It takes about five seconds and works well (as long as the chip is stable). The improvement is real—around 10% performance boost—and it helps prevent overheating. Many people mistakenly believe lower voltage means lower performance, but the opposite is true.
PBO is viewed as an overclocking method since it pushes the processor beyond its original specifications. AMD has stated that using PBO operates the chip outside its intended limits and can void the warranty. I’m not confused about this. I’m familiar with undervolting techniques and have applied them to my CPU and GPU already. I’m uncertain if your understanding of the situation is accurate or if you’re trying to provoke a reaction. You appear to be the one struggling to grasp the intent behind this message. My focus isn’t on explaining how undervolting functions, but rather on clarifying what PBO does and whether Curve Optimizer can work without it. You mention PBO lowers voltage, yet respected sources like Steve Linus and ASUS indicate that PBO supports higher voltages. I’ve shared several references to back this up. Unless you can provide evidence to support your statements, I’ll treat you as a troll and ignore what you say.
After doing that, the CPU begins to rise higher, without any restrictions on voltage. That’s the issue—you’re counting on luck to boost clock speeds with lower power, which means you’ll have to raise power limits to keep things stable. Some folks might think it works if it seems effective, but I don’t share that view.
The box listing shows a 65W output at a fixed static frequency, not during boost. For instance, the 5900X displays 105W at 3700MHz without any boost. When using boost, it reaches up to 143W, which then converts to over 250W PPT with your power settings in PBO, curve and boost override. With these configurations, I assure you your 5900X will outperform yours in every aspect.