Use Ryzen Master to adjust settings for the 3900X processor.
Use Ryzen Master to adjust settings for the 3900X processor.
Ryzen master offers flexibility by letting you adjust EDC during runtime. Observe the changes when the load hits 99%—raising it can help the CPU perform slightly better. You might need to turn on PBO for this effect, though. I typically use the Gaming tab with my 2700X, but settings often vary across different motherboards.
Your stock voltage is 1.46 V, and we're using the same board. It's a bit close now, so I'm holding back on flashing the latest BIOS since I don't want to risk damaging my RAM (it's not listed in QVL). I understand safe boot is fine, but there are still concerns. What voltage does the board provide?
So HWinfo records a max stock voltage reading of 1.5 volts, which is expected during light workloads. If I'm running Cinebench R23, the voltage drops to around 1.244 to 1.275 and it fluctuates between these values throughout the run. AMD themselves have confirmed that voltages of up to 1.5 are completely safe and by design, so I really wouldn't worry about it. Here is the reddit thread I was referring to. https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/cb...gen_ryzen/
I understand the discussion but I strongly disagree with AMD.Electronics. My interest in this topic comes from my passion for electronics, and I believe a voltage of 1.4 V is quite excessive for a microprocessor. I personally avoided letting my CPU exceed around 1.45 V because it felt too risky, so I chose to undervolt it.
AMD builds the chips and ensures they function according to their specified limits. That’s their responsibility. While having hobbies is enjoyable, I wouldn’t claim to understand more than those who created the chips about voltage and tolerance. In my view, as long as you stay within standard settings, there’s nothing to worry about.
Have you ever wondered why they built their chips to handle excessive voltage so a replacement is necessary? Apple created the iPhone 12, yet repairs aren't possible—so you'd have to purchase a new device. You maintain it at a specific voltage while mine operates at 1.25 V, and in three years you'll see the difference. Do you recall any chips operating above around 1.35 V? That would be unusual for a 12-core CPU, though I'm not fully confident in anyone's claims except myself. I prefer keeping things personal, as that's how I see it. My perspective is that the standard voltage is too high, and that's my take.
I understand your perspective on hardware longevity. Planned obsolescence is a topic many discuss, but it doesn’t seem to be linked to voltage tolerances in silicon here. I’ve used Intel and AMD chips that have lasted for years, so the 3900x shouldn’t differ much from what you’re experiencing.