Thermal throttling on the CPU happens when it reduces performance to prevent overheating.
Thermal throttling on the CPU happens when it reduces performance to prevent overheating.
I don't even use voltages that high on 1366. 2.0v is absurd. Here is 1.7v 6.1ghz FX-8350 cpu-z from X number of years ago. https://valid.x86.fr/accq5v I'd love to see your 2.0v with minimal accomplishment. 4.6ghz, probably doesn't need more than 1.35v 45nm on either Intel or AMD dating as far back as 1366/AM2+
Uncertain about what options are available at 2v since a 5.01ghz e5800 needs 1.8v and 2v PLN just to boot in BIOS. Very cautious about PLN levels because my P4 631 got damaged after applying 2.4v PLN for a 5.656ghz BIOS. Most reviews indicate that 5ghz on 45nm cores typically needs around 1.7-1.8v with standard cooling, whether liquid or air.
The CPU part number is finally identified. Performance at 1.7 to 2.0v falls between 6 to 8ghz, which is quite low compared to the E5800. At 5ghz in air with the E5800, the numbers are concerning at 1.8v. It seems we haven't seen many E series chips running at 5ghz daily as a top speed, which you've verified with a 4.6ghz clock. For the original poster, if they can maintain cooling up to 1.45v and keep the CPU under 70°C, they could potentially reach 4.6 to 4.8ghz daily.
Op needs top speeds because FX didn’t compare well to what Intel had then. Even worse, my cooler is a cheap Chinese tower and only handles my E5400 at 4.5ghz without overheating. I usually run it around 1.55v or lower, staying safe before performance drops. For 3.8ghz it needs 1.25v, 4ghz 1.32v, 4.2v 1.4v, and 4.5v 1.52v. If the board is old, I just stick to what’s fast enough and run it as a daily clock. Maybe once I upgrade to something like the SE 224 or SE 207, I can push higher speeds. What cooler are you using? Otherwise, don’t settle for a weak one—it limits everything.