The i7-6700K is not capable of reaching 4.5 GHz, is there an issue with your setup?

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The i7-6700K is not capable of reaching 4.5 GHz, is there an issue with your setup?

The i7-6700K is not capable of reaching 4.5 GHz, is there an issue with your setup?

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GamingMC
Junior Member

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11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#1

My i7-6700k isn't hitting the 4.5 GHz target; it only reaches about 4496-4497 MHz during stress tests. Any possible solutions?
Motherboard: MSI Z170A Gaming M3
Vcore: 1.32
Multiplier: 45
I'm just starting with overclocking.

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GamingMC

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #1

My i7-6700k isn't hitting the 4.5 GHz target; it only reaches about 4496-4497 MHz during stress tests. Any possible solutions?
Motherboard: MSI Z170A Gaming M3
Vcore: 1.32
Multiplier: 45
I'm just starting with overclocking.

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jwin_the_pro
Junior Member

11

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#2

Because clock generators are crafted from natural crystal, minor differences occur. You're just a few MHz away; if you need those final 3-4MHz for showing off, the only choice is to increase the BLCK clock to 101 or 102 and see if your board and CPU can manage it.

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jwin_the_pro

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #2

Because clock generators are crafted from natural crystal, minor differences occur. You're just a few MHz away; if you need those final 3-4MHz for showing off, the only choice is to increase the BLCK clock to 101 or 102 and see if your board and CPU can manage it.

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TheSlothyAlt
Junior Member

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11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#3

Because clock generators are crafted from natural crystal, minor differences occur. You're just a few MHz away; if you need those final 3-4MHz for showing off, the only choice is to increase the BLCK clock to 101 or 102 and see if your board and CPU can manage it.

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TheSlothyAlt

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #3

Because clock generators are crafted from natural crystal, minor differences occur. You're just a few MHz away; if you need those final 3-4MHz for showing off, the only choice is to increase the BLCK clock to 101 or 102 and see if your board and CPU can manage it.

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D4rKSlayer95
Member

229

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#4

Could increasing BCLK affect your PC in any way?

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D4rKSlayer95

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #4

Could increasing BCLK affect your PC in any way?

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TurritaSC
Member

156

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#5

It's not worthwhile. The BLCK overclock is too insignificant and highly probable to lead to stability problems.

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TurritaSC

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #5

It's not worthwhile. The BLCK overclock is too insignificant and highly probable to lead to stability problems.

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GuacamoleSpam
Junior Member

19

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#6

Many Intel boards and chips can support 103-105MHz BlCK configurations.
However, attempting to overclock carries risks—it might damage the hard drive by affecting SATA, PCIE, memory controllers, and more.

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GuacamoleSpam

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #6

Many Intel boards and chips can support 103-105MHz BlCK configurations.
However, attempting to overclock carries risks—it might damage the hard drive by affecting SATA, PCIE, memory controllers, and more.

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BattleVaces
Member

228

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM

#7

It's typical for the clock speed to be slightly reduced.

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BattleVaces

11-02-2025, 10:38 AM #7

It's typical for the clock speed to be slightly reduced.