This setup doesn't reach 3.6 performance.
This setup doesn't reach 3.6 performance.
Hi,
I wish to overclock my CPU to run at 3.7Ghz.
I have this setup:
Windows 10 April 2018 update
Ryzen 1700 w/ stock cooler & thermal paste
Case is Antec 1100 (oldie but a goodie)
Rog Strix B350-F GAMING board (BIOS is 4011, released 4/19/2018 )
2 x 8Gb sticks G.SKILL F4-3200C14D-16GTZ Trident Z Series DDR4 3200 memory
Geforce 1070
Cooler master 620W PSU
I used the following settings in my BIOS:
I set my memory to DOCP.
CPU multiplier to 37
VDDR CPU offset to 0.11875
VDDR SOC offset to 0.01875
Load line calibration is set to High for both CPU and SOC
I am using AIDA64 stability test to verify that the system is stable, yet I get BSODs about 20 minutes into the test. CPU core temperature reaches 74 degrees but that's within the acceptable limit.
I've also tried 3.6Ghz and it's failing there also.
Can anyone advise if there's anything I else I can try to get at least 3.6Ghz for all 8 CPUs? I've upped the voltages for both CPU and SOC twice, didn't help, still got a BSOD. I don't want to raise the voltages too high.
Thanks in advance for your advice,
Scott.
Scott.tunstall
Hi,
I’m looking to increase my CPU’s clock speed to 3.7Ghz.
I’ve also attempted 3.6Ghz but it didn’t work there either.
Could anyone suggest other options to achieve at least 3.6Ghz across all eight CPUs? I’ve raised both CPU and SOC voltages twice, but the issue persists with BSODs. I’m careful not to crank the voltages too high.
Thanks for your help,
Scott.
Hi, thank you for your message.
A BIOS setup error I encountered after starting this thread has made me doubt my memory's capacity for overclocking, despite it being at 3200Mhz. For a stability check, I disabled DOCP and set the memory to AUTO, assuming the motherboard wouldn't be too strict with RAM timings. I kept the higher CPU voltages active.
I ran AIDA and took a break for an hour and a half before returning. When I came back, the test was still in progress. I was satisfied it was functioning properly without errors. Later, I noticed the memory was running at 2133Mhz instead of the expected 3200Mhz. I’m not claiming the CPU is stable at 3.6GHz yet—I haven’t run the stability test for six hours—but it seems the issue might be related to memory timings.
To clarify:
- My maximum core voltage, according to AIDA64's CPUID, is 1.384V.
- I’m uncertain which application could provide the SV12_TFN value; if you have advice, I’d appreciate it.
- When purchasing the Ryzen, I read articles suggesting the stock Wraith Spire was sufficient for 3.7GHz. I thought a watercooling system would be needed at 4Ghz. Is the spire safe even at 3.6Ghz?
- My CPU temperature reading is currently 76 degrees according to Ryzen Master.
Appreciate any guidance you can offer.
Scott Tunstall:
Hello, thank you for your reply.
A BIOS setup error I encountered after starting this discussion has led me to think my memory might not be up to overclocking requirements, even though it runs at 3200Mhz. For a stability check, I turned off DOCP on my memory and set it to AUTO, assuming the motherboard wouldn’t be too strict with RAM timings. I kept the higher CPU voltages active.
I ran AIDA and left for an hour and a half before returning. The test continued smoothly with no errors. Later, I noticed the memory was clocking at 2133Mhz instead of the expected 3200. I’m not claiming the CPU is stable at 3.6GHz yet—I haven’t run the test long enough—but it seems more stable now, so I suspect the issue lies with the memory timings.
To clarify:
- My maximum core voltage according to AIDA64’s CPUID is 1.384V.
- I’m uncertain which app could provide the SV12_TFN value; if you can help, I’d appreciate it.
- When purchasing the Ryzen, I read articles suggesting the stock Wraith Spire was adequate for 3.7GHz. I assumed a 4Ghz setup would need cooling. Is the Spire safe even at 3.6GHz?
Max temperature reported by my CPU is 76°C according to Ryzen Master.
Thank you for any guidance—it’s greatly appreciated.
HWInfo64 is the most reliable tool I know for checking SVI2 parameters. The key point is that the CPU VCore voltage reflects what the VRM delivers, which can be higher than expected due to board and component losses. The SVI2 data represents the actual voltage the cores experience via telemetry. On my system, the readings from the CPU socket and VRM matched the SVI2 and VCore values in HWInfo64, so it seems reasonably accurate.
Also, comparing these helps assess how effective your LLC settings are.
Overclocking both memory and CPU is risky since you can’t be sure which is the culprit when crashes occur. I usually stabilize each component separately before combining them. Memory clock speed also seems to influence Ryzen stability—possibly because the Infinity Fabric “overclocks” with memory.
The Spire cooler performs adequately under light workloads (like most games) if you push it to a high setting, but it lacks sufficient thermal margin for long video encoding or rendering tasks. Additionally, ensure the fan operates at its maximum speed; otherwise, performance will suffer.