Scores are weaker than expected on performance tests.
Scores are weaker than expected on performance tests.
Hello everyone, my AMD Ryzen 7 9800 X3D isn’t doing well in benchmarks anymore. I’m only getting around 1045 points on Cinebench 2024, which is below the usual expectations. It seems I won’t reach 800 points on CPU-Z tests either. Interestingly, my temperatures stay under 62°C even when running at full load (98-100% usage). Recently I swapped out my GPU and had to update the BIOS; otherwise I’d have faced an issue with my RTX 4080 not sending a video signal. In games, I still see solid frame rates and performance isn’t an issue, but something feels off. After updating the BIOS, I loaded the default optimized settings. Maybe I’m missing some configuration? I don’t remember my previous Cinebench 2024 score, but I recall temperatures often spiking above 70°C during heavy tasks or other demanding activities. Here are my specs: Gigabyte B650M Gaming Wi-Fi (rev 1.2) with BIOS F35 (3D mode and Eco Mode disabled), AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 32GB (Dual Channel) – EXPO enabled, Corsair RM1000e PSU. I also checked the BIOS settings; PBO was set to Auto, but switching to “Motherboard” mode gave me these limits: PPT Limit [mW] – 90000, TDC Limit [mA] – 100000, EDC Limit [mA] – 120000. These seem low, especially the PPT value. Should I aim for 162000 on PPT? I found this info online. Let me know your thoughts!
I verified using HWInfo that the core clock remains around 4,700 MHz and the CPU power is rising to 90W. I included a screenshot of HWinfo while running Cinebench showing all the metrics. Updated: In my BIOS I found an option PBO Enhancement with various levels to select—perhaps worth trying?