Tools to boost CPU and GPU performance are useful!
Tools to boost CPU and GPU performance are useful!
Without Asus support, finding a single program for both your setup is unlikely. For Intel CPUs, typically only the turbo boost is adjusted. You have two main paths: 1. Utilize the additional storage slots for the 4700HQ and possibly some bclk to raise speeds by around 200-300MHz. 2. Enable higher clock speeds by unlocking the processor. Option 1 can be handled with XTU, and with certain voltage adjustments you might achieve better performance than standard settings. Option 2 requires firmware changes and won't work with XTU, so special tools or BIOS tweaks will be needed. Outcomes differ, but success depends on proper cooling, power delivery, and current throttling.
I upgraded the GPU with a 75MHz core clock and 400MHz memory clock using MSI Afterburner. Performance improved Skyrim noticeably (+25 fps) and Arma 3 slightly (+5 fps). I was told Arma 3 is CPU-heavy, which fits since my CPU hasn’t been overclocked yet and even then it has limits—temperatures stayed just under 70°C during full load, indicating everything is stable.
Avoid using BIOS to boost CPU speed; rely on the BIOS instead. For GPU overclocking, use MSI after burning the burner. Let me know if you're unsure.