The R5 5600X has an idle frequency of around 1.2 MHz.

finnster20
Member

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11-29-2020, 04:09 AM

Hello! Your upgrade from an i7 3770k to a 5600X is great. The cooler you're using is working fine, and temperatures are within the expected range. The fan noise is typical for this model. The monitor shows all cores at 3.6GHz even when idle, which is higher than the lower end you were expecting. This could be due to the cooler's efficiency or thermal design. It’s not necessarily a problem, but if performance feels sluggish, consider checking fan settings or ensuring proper airflow. Let me know if you need more details!

finnster20

11-29-2020, 04:09 AM #1

DaepicYT
Junior Member

12-04-2020, 05:52 PM

Did you set up the AMD chipset drivers and enable the 'Balanced' power plan in Windows? Also, is your processor consistently delivering 3.6GHz or can it reach higher speeds?

DaepicYT

12-04-2020, 05:52 PM #2

Did you set up the AMD chipset drivers and enable the 'Balanced' power plan in Windows? Also, is your processor consistently delivering 3.6GHz or can it reach higher speeds?

Betas0ft
Member

12-25-2020, 01:47 PM

The 5600x features a base clock speed of 3.7ghz, supported by a single-core turbo reaching 4.6ghz

Betas0ft

12-25-2020, 01:47 PM #3

The 5600x features a base clock speed of 3.7ghz, supported by a single-core turbo reaching 4.6ghz

FinnGamesHD
Member

12-25-2020, 02:01 PM

It boosts performance up to 4.6 before dropping again. I believe I installed the chipset drivers, but I'll verify later. Appreciate your feedback!

FinnGamesHD

12-25-2020, 02:01 PM #4

It boosts performance up to 4.6 before dropping again. I believe I installed the chipset drivers, but I'll verify later. Appreciate your feedback!

Propolix
Member

12-30-2020, 10:21 AM

Activating power saver will reduce consumption to around 1.7 watts.

Propolix

12-30-2020, 10:21 AM #5

Activating power saver will reduce consumption to around 1.7 watts.

Athame_
Senior Member

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12-30-2020, 01:59 PM

Check Windows Power Settings or another menu—sometimes the option shifts there. If not, it could be a software glitch or hardware issue. Don’t assume it’s just your CPU reading wrong.

Athame_

12-30-2020, 01:59 PM #6

Check Windows Power Settings or another menu—sometimes the option shifts there. If not, it could be a software glitch or hardware issue. Don’t assume it’s just your CPU reading wrong.

teebeedude
Junior Member

01-01-2021, 09:06 AM

Settings/System/Power + Sleep/Extra power configurations

teebeedude

01-01-2021, 09:06 AM #7

Settings/System/Power + Sleep/Extra power configurations

Nelina
Member

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01-03-2021, 01:34 AM

It's a Windows power setting—Balanced, Ultimate Performance, High Performance, or Power Saver mode. Power Saver reduces your processor's minimum power usage to just 5%, while Balanced offers similar benefits with a bit more performance.

Nelina

01-03-2021, 01:34 AM #8

TrainerGriffin
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01-03-2021, 06:19 AM

Which motherboard and BIOS version are you using? The 5000 series can put cores to sleep during idle even without the power-saving plan.

TrainerGriffin

01-03-2021, 06:19 AM #9

Which motherboard and BIOS version are you using? The 5000 series can put cores to sleep during idle even without the power-saving plan.

Jirka639
Junior Member

01-06-2021, 03:19 PM

#10

I'm running a Gigabyte B550m DS3H with a fresh Windows setup from a new SSD. The speed dropped to 2.2GHz, which is normal, so the hardware seems okay. It might be an issue with the drive itself. Thanks for all your help! Cheers!

Jirka639

01-06-2021, 03:19 PM #10