That score seems high for a 9800x3D; it’s unusual to see such a large number there.
That score seems high for a 9800x3D; it’s unusual to see such a large number there.
I noticed someone mentioning a 9800x3d setup and the Cinebench 24 scored 1300 or higher. I didn’t push the CPU beyond its limits. My RAM is 6400Mbits with CL32 speed. The CPU temps hover between 86 to 88°C during Cinebench runs. This might be due to the chipset or similar factors. PD: CPU settings are factory defaults, and I’ve enabled the EXPO profile. My hardware specs are: cooler – Noctua NHD15 G2, board – Asrock Taichi Lite X870E, RAM – Adata XPG Lancer 6400Mbits 32CL 16GB x2 (total 32GB), GPU – RTX 4080 MSI gaming, PSU – Corsair HX 1200W, case – Corsair 7000D airflow.
They might be operating PBO and Curve Optimizer to achieve additional speed and stability improvements.
It might stem from slight thermal throttling. AMD processors don't instantly drop to zero speed when hitting TJMax, unlike Intel designs. Techspot (Steve from Hardware Unboxed) received a 1384 rating with the CPU kept below 79°C throughout the test at stock settings. Even then, performance lagged only by about 10%, so it doesn’t indicate a major speed drop. CB2024 represents the extreme case. In games, such high utilization is unrealistic. Overheating could affect silicon quality, but first verify your cooler installation. Are you running the AMD optimized, LBC version of the NH-D15 G2, or another variant? You might also benefit from using Curve Optimizer to lower voltages and reduce temps.
Verify if your system runs in 1:1 or 2:1 BIOS mode. Many boards set it to 2:1 because not all Ryzen processors support DDR5 6400 in 1:1, and operating in slower mode reduces memory performance significantly. This usually won’t affect Cinebench much since the test is known for ignoring memory speed, though it’s worth noting for more realistic scenarios. The 1251 score seems reasonable for a stock 9800X3D, but there are other factors at play. Cinebench doesn’t always give consistent results, so a poor run could stem from background tasks or thermal issues rather than a faulty CPU. High temperatures might be the main concern, but a properly installed cooler should handle it unless mounted incorrectly.
I just set up the 9800X3D this morning. I'll look at my score later.
My G2 is the standard model, not the AMD or Intel variant. It's really hard to install it wrong. My 7700x was running at 93°C with the same G2 I own now, and I'm at 86°C with my 9800x3d. Probably the setup method is the issue. Also, I don't have air conditioning in my room, and the temperature is around 26°C (possibly a bit higher). It's summer in Argentina right now.
I set up more than five times the standard nhd15, and this is my second time connecting the G2. I’m satisfied with the temperatures ranging from 86 to 88 degrees, as my 7700x reached 92 degrees during a test on Cinebench on the same G2. In Argentina, it’s summer now, with temperatures around 26 degrees (possibly higher in my room).
I ran another trial using CineBenc 2024, followed your suggestions about background apps, and closed everything I could. The results improved—points went up from 1251 to 1320, and the temperature rose slightly to around 90.