The recommended basic PBO configuration for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is typically set to 2.0.
The recommended basic PBO configuration for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is typically set to 2.0.
I considered beginning at -20 to reduce the temperatures. While 90 degrees seems fine for this processor, the lower the better. I’ll begin with CCD0 at -20 and CCD1 at -20. I may need to adjust values for each CCD but aim to lower them as much as possible for stability. I won’t initially set a temperature cap; I just want to observe the readings. Once I confirm stability, I’ll apply the 85°C limit from BIOS. Lowering the voltage should prevent a rise, so I expect it will drop regardless. I’ll keep the PBO Scalar multiplier in auto mode and boost it by MHZ. Starting with +100 seems reasonable.
Beginning at -20/-20 is a solid choice, and adjusting per CCD will clearly reveal their individual tolerance. Excellent idea to verify stability before fixing the temperature cap, so you understand what’s occurring. A 100 MHz setting tends to be ideal, offering a good mix of performance and thermal control.
Clear strategy works best when you proceed gradually. Excited to observe how your performance and timing align after testing.
Additionally, it's really hard to harm CPUs through overclocking or adjusting settings these days. If anything fails, the system will shut down automatically before any harm occurs, and you'll just need to restart and enter BIOS. Don't stress about making changes—extreme settings like -30 are unstable and usually cause crashes or failure without damage.