searching for a solid stress test?
searching for a solid stress test?
I've tried Prime95, Realbench, IntelBurntTest, AIDA64 and OCCT. My OC works well in AIDA64 and IntelBurntTest, but I crash in Prime95 and OCCT. In Realbench the program freezes. My overclock holds up in PUBG and Sony Vegas. Are there any realistic stress tests that could put pressure on my CPU for my needs? I'd like to lower the voltages slightly so it stays cooler while keeping those speeds.
The thing I dislike about stress tests is that they're artificial. Just because it fails doesn't mean it won't work in real life. That's why multiple tests are used, which you did. Since you mentioned using more than one, it makes sense to rely on that approach. It's like trying to test a tire under every possible condition—it's not feasible—but if you're focusing on everyday use, that's what really matters. Sure, it works well in snowy areas, but in Florida... who cares?
I don't suggest using Prime 95 since it's not practical and may harm a CPU. Aida64 works well as a stress test. However, if your ASUS Realbench runs smoothly for a few hours, I'd prefer to keep that option. What are your voltage settings? Which CPU and cooler are you using?
I've been utilizing OCCT and AIDA64 for a long time, both performing well. I favor OCCT since it automatically generates and stores graphic charts showing various performance metrics throughout the entire testing phase.
Why not run your toughest game or rendering program to check how your system handles stress? If everything runs smoothly and temperatures are normal, you're good to go. I've heard on Toms that certain Prime95 versions might be risky, but I can't give detailed advice or share personal experiences.
i have an i7 4770k that I've overclocked to 4.4GHz @ 1.27v. it remains stable according to intelburntest, AIDA64, sony vegas video rendering, and some of my games. however, it doesn't perform well in Prime95, OCCT, and ASUS Realbench. although at stock speeds it still isn't stable in those tests, it does pass in IBT, AIDA64, and during rendering tasks and gaming. i can push it to 4.5GHz @1.315v, but temperatures reach 100°C during the intel burn test. i'm also unsure about the optimal settings for DigitALL, CPU Feature settings, and VCCIN in the BIOS. i believe it requires less voltage than 4.4GHz to achieve that speed.
in the BIOS, my VCCIN is set to 1.900v (1.888v), but the display indicates it can handle up to 2.300v before turning red.
for CPU Features, i've turned off C-State, Internal VR OVP OCP Protection, and Internal VR Efficiency Management. in DigitALL Power, all settings are at default except for:
- 'Phase Over Current Protection: Disabled'
- 'CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection: Disabled'
everything else is left as the default. if someone could advise on the best configurations for CPU Features and DigitALL Power, i'd appreciate it.
my motherboard is the MSI Z97 Gaming 3, and my cooler is the BeQuiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. the thermal paste I use is Cooler Master's MasterGel Pro.
The thing I dislike about stress tests is that they're artificial. Just because it fails doesn't mean it won't work in real life. That's why multiple tests are used, which you did. Since you mentioned it works for real-world scenarios, why not rely on that instead? It's like trying to test a tire under every possible condition—it's impossible—but if you use it daily, isn't that what really matters? Sure, it handles snow well, but in Florida... who cares?
Herc08 :
Here's the thing I hate about stress test..it's synthetic. Just becuase it doesn't pass it, doesn't mean it won't work. Which is why you use more than one, which you did. So if it is fine for you for real-world tests, then why not go off of that? It's like trying to test a tire in every type of siutation, you can't, but if you test it for daily usage, isn't that what matters? Sure it's suited for snow driving, but if you are in Flordia...who the hell cares?
yeah i guess that makes sense, thanks for your help