Trying to overclock my 5600X
Trying to overclock my 5600X
prime95 isn't really meant to measure CPU speed accurately—it's designed to push the CPU to its limits for stress testing. For frequency checks, run Cinebench R20/R21 before and after; results will shift (except RAM, which is less critical). If you increase memory and SOC voltages slightly, try running RAM at 3400MHz with manual OC, and check at 1700MHz.
Check out this Optimum Tech video for tips on configuring PBO and leveraging the Curve Optimizer to enhance your CPU core performance.
To confirm your CPU is boosting, check the performance metrics in Task Manager and compare them with the expected boost levels. Ryzen typically boosts a few cores, so if it consistently stays around 4.18-4.2 despite higher demands, it may not be fully utilizing its capabilities.
Ryzen Master is the top choice for checking your AMD Ryzen CPU performance during configuration adjustments. After optimizing, you can remove it or keep it active.