Using an XMP profile to boost CPU performance.
Using an XMP profile to boost CPU performance.
Hi there,
I have a quick question for you all. Is it actually feasible to overclock the CPU using an XMP profile? What are the limitations? I saw a video by JayzTwoCents and thought about whether I could apply similar settings to a G4400 on an ASRock H110M-HDV with 2400MHz or higher RAM. Could I do that kind of overclocking? Is it only possible with certain chipset types or just for unlocked CPUs? (I think Jay is using X99 with an i7 X). Thanks in advance!
Isn't the XMP profile designed for boosting RAM performance?
JimmyEatWord is asking about the XMP profile for overclocking RAM. He mentions that in a video, the CPU clock increased from 3.00 GHz to 3.75 GHz using the XMP Profile, allowing the RAM to reach 3000MHz instead of the default 2133MHz. He also notes the base clock was raised from 100 MHz to 125 MHz. He is seeking clarification and has a link to a YouTube video for reference.
This raises a question about whether your XMP profile affects the performance of your I7 4790k Turbos at 4.4 ghz across all cores.
It makes me think about whether my XMP profile might be causing the I7 4790k Turbos to run at 4.4 ghz across all cores instead of the default 1. Isn't that due to the Intel Turbo Boost function?
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Hmm, this brings me to question whether my XMP profile is the cause for my I7 4790k Turbos reaching 4.4 ghz on all cores instead of just 1. Isn't it the Intel Turbo Boost feature? Yes, but the advertised boost is 4.4 ghz per core, 4.3 on 2 cores, 4.2 on 3 cores, and 4.1 on all 4. Yet mine shows a boost of 4.4 across all cores.
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This raises a question about my XMP profile and why my I7 4790k Turbos reach 4.4 ghz on all cores instead of the advertised 1. It seems to be related to Intel Turbo Boost, but the numbers don’t match what’s listed—4.4 on all cores, not just per core specs. Isn't that the actual boost performance? Also, what RAM speed are you using? Are you running Z97 Mobo?
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This raises my curiosity about whether my XMP profile is affecting the performance of my I7 4790k Turbos. Instead of 1, they reach 4.4 ghz on all cores. Isn't that due to Intel Turbo Boost?
Yes, but the listed turbo speeds are 4.4 on 1 core, 4.3 on 2 cores, 4.2 on 3 cores and 4.1 on all 4. My own results show a consistent 4.4 across all cores.
Wow... that's a 400MHz boost. What RAM speed are you using? Are you running a Z97 Mobo?
Honestly, I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic. To clarify: 1600mhz, 16GB DDR3, MSI Z97 Gaming 5
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Xalaver :
This raises my curiosity about whether my XMP profile is the cause of my I7 4790k Turbos reaching 4.4 ghz on all cores instead of the expected 1. It seems to be linked to Intel Turbo Boost, but the advertised speeds are lower than what I see. Is it really the boost feature? Yes, but the numbers show 4.4 on one core, 4.3 on two, 4.2 on three, and 4.1 across all four. That's a 400MHz jump... What RAM speed are you using? Are you running Z97 Mobo?
TBH, I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic. To clarify: 1600MHz, 16GB DDR3, MSI Z97 Gaming 5.
What are your XMP settings? If you aim to boost Turbo Boost to 4.6 ghz, then you'd want it to push:
4,6 = 1 core
4,5 = 2 cores
4,4 = 3 cores
4,3 = 4 cores
I can't believe I didn't realize that.
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This raises my curiosity about whether my XMP profile is responsible for the I7 4790k Turbos reaching 4.4 ghz across all cores instead of just 1. Isn't it the Intel Turbo Boost feature? Yes, but the advertised boost is 4.4 ghz on one core, 4.3 on two, 4.2 on three, and 4.1 on all four. That's a 400MHz improvement. What RAM speed are you using? Are you running a Z97 Mobo?
TBH, I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic, but to clarify: 1600mhz 16GB DDR3, MSI Z97 Gaming 5
What are your XMP settings? If you aim to boost the turbo to 4.6 ghz, you'd be suggesting:
4,6 = 1 core
4,5 = 2 cores
4,4 = 3 cores
4,3 = 4 cores
I can't believe I didn't realize that.
Don't look at me for this—I'm still unsure if it's the XMP profile causing this behavior.