What are poorly binned CPUs?
What are poorly binned CPUs?
Hi, I understand you're just starting with overclocking and have some questions about CPU performance. It seems some people manage to get their i5 6600K to run at 4.5ghz with 1.3v, while others need higher voltages for the same outcome. Is this due to a poorly binned CPU? Thanks in advance. I'm also wondering why it might not be as straightforward as people think.
Yeah. When chips are produced, the quality isn't consistent. The steps of determining the voltages each chip needs, the clocks it can handle, and whether it has flaws—issues that might make it worthless or force parts to be cut out and sold as a cheaper version—are known as binning.
The variation exists because these circuits are made from incredibly small components on highly pure silicon wafers, where even a single misplaced atom can impact performance.
Yeah. When chips are produced, the quality isn't consistent. The steps of determining the voltages each chip needs, the clocks it can handle, and whether it has defects—issues that might make it useless or force parts to be disabled and sold as a lower-end version—is known as binning.
The variation exists because these circuits are made with incredibly fine patterns on pure silicon wafers, where even a single misplaced atom can impact performance.
Well, the PSU and motherboard might be involved to some degree...
I own a 6600K that can be overclocked to 4.5GHz at 1.245v, reaching a max temperature of 61°C under full load (fans at 80%). For long-term use, it's set to 4.2GHz at 1.14v with a max temp of 51°C. MB: ASUS Z170 pro gaming, air cooled!