This processor reaches up to 4.6ghz.
This processor reaches up to 4.6ghz.
Hello, your question is straightforward.
I have a Ryzen 5 5500 that’s currently running at 4.4Ghz with OC Genie in MSI MB, but the temperatures are high and the voltage is set to 1.39V, which is quite elevated despite having an AIO cooler. I’m using an MSI B450m a pro max ii with a 750W PSU.
My goal is to increase it to 4.6Ghz while keeping stable performance; temperatures aren’t a major concern since I have an EVGA CLC 280mm AIO cooler. I have some experience with OC but am not very confident, so I’m hoping you can offer some guidance. Any advice would be greatly appreciated because I’ve searched extensively and haven’t found much useful information.
Also, this thread should be helpful for other owners of the 5 5500.
Thanks in advance, OC Kings!
CPU: Ryzen 5 5500
CPU cooler: EVGA clc 280mm
Motherboard: MSI B450m a pro max ii
Ram: 32gb 3600mhz
SSD/HDD: WD blue sn5000 1tb
GPU: Asus tuf RX 5600xt
PSU: X-power 750w | 2 months old
Chassis: Xigmatek hero ii
OS: Windows 11
Monitor: MSI mag 244f
I don't have the precise BIOS version, but it's the latest anyway.
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People often upgrade parts to boost performance without buying new ones—wouldn't it be better if you could achieve more speed this way?
You may or may not be able to get what other OC's people may have achieved. So temper expectations. It's the silicon lottery.
You can first start by getting rid of all of those OC Genies, or Armoury crate.
Using the bios for OC'ing is the best way.
1. Enable DOCP/XMP for your system if not already.
2. Go into the bios, and go to the page that might say something like 'performance enhancement or tweaker or something like that.
3. Look for the LLC setting. Change that to the 3rd option, so e.g High, or level 3 or whatever (this differs from mobo to mobo.
4. Enable PBO.
5. Enable PBO limits and set to 'motherboard'.
6. Enable to CPU Boost Overdrive Scaler. Set Scaler to 'X10' (ten by)
7. Set the CPU Boost clock overdrive to +200mhz (note putting in anything over 200 does not yield higher boost clocks).
Leave all other settings on auto. Reboot and test again. You might be able to get all core up to 4.5 and 4.6 or so for 1-2 cores.
My chip is a 5600x, which is very similar to your CPU. Mine can sit at 4.65gz all core all day, and boost on one or two cores to 4.85ghz. But, as I mentioned OC's are varying degrees of success. It took me a while to get it perfect. Once you get a stable OC, you can then look at undervolting the CPU. That's a story for another time though.
Also, keep in mind,
any
overclocking on your mobo will really push your VRM which will get hot, and have no heatsinks. Its not really a board designed for OCing. Mainly just running CPU's at stock..
With that motherboard, you shouldn't try to overclock unless you're planning to purchase a new one soon.
MSI B450m a pro max ii
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-A-PRO-MAX-II
The board doesn't have adequate VRM design or cooling.
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X-power 750w | 2 months old
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Power considerations matter.
You're considering an upgrade after your current setup is compromised. I've previously performed overclocking using traditional methods, recording voltage and clock data to understand system behavior. At that time, I viewed my hardware as disposable, relying on an X48 Rampage Extreme with a significant investment.
Reviewing your specifications, I wouldn't recommend pushing your processor beyond 1.35V before it fails. AMD originally limited the voltage for the 1000 series to 1.25V, later adjusting it to 1.35V for the 3000 and 5000 models. Operating at 1.39V could be managed by your cooling solution, but it won't stop the chip from overheating and eventually failing.
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
If you have time,
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