Which adjustments should be disabled for lasting performance enhancement?
Which adjustments should be disabled for lasting performance enhancement?
Hi, i previously overclocked but changed the multiplier to 37.3.7ghz on a Ryzen 1600. During a stress test, cpu z shows the multiplier at x15. It might be related to power states and cooling, but i’ve lost track of which settings keep it stable at that clock speed. Thanks in advance!
Usually, you wouldn't WANT it to be running at full steam all the time. It's GOOD to have the power saving features enabled if this is a daily driver, so that cores have a chance to cool down when they are not needed. It can take along the lines of less than a second for a core to go from hot to cool, and even when power saving features are enabled it should not run at a reduced state when it is under a steady state workload or full stress test.
What are you using to run the stress test with, and what settings are you using in that utility or application?
Normally, to keep the CPU at full speed full time, you would enable the Performance power profile in Windows control panel or system settings, and disable Cool N Quiet in the bios. I...
Usually, you wouldn't WANT it to be running at full steam all the time. It's GOOD to have the power saving features enabled if this is a daily driver, so that cores have a chance to cool down when they are not needed. It can take along the lines of less than a second for a core to go from hot to cool, and even when power saving features are enabled it should not run at a reduced state when it is under a steady state workload or full stress test.
What are you using to run the stress test with, and what settings are you using in that utility or application?
Normally, to keep the CPU at full speed full time, you would enable the Performance power profile in Windows control panel or system settings, and disable Cool N Quiet in the bios. I don't recommend doing that, but hey, it's your system so I guess you can do what you want. Having them enabled doesn't affect how fast the system can respond to a demanding load, so there is little reason to disable them and every reason to leave them enabled including reduced power consumption and extending the life of your CPU and motherboard.
I believe he intended his overclock isn't functioning because it's running at 1.5GHz instead of the expected 3.7GHz during stress tests. Check the task manager for details; perhaps CPU-Z is misreporting. Disabling Cool'n'Quiet with Performance mode often resolves the issue. An outdated BIOS might also be the cause. It's standard to share complete specifications.
I understand his point. The multiplier remains unaffected by the settings you choose, whether it's Cool N Quiet or Intel speedstep, as long as your platform supports it and the CPU states aren't set too high or low. With a 4.6Ghz OC on my 6700k, performance can fluctuate between 1Ghz and 4.6Ghz depending on the system's activity, but during a proper stress test like Prime95 version 26.6 using Small FFT, your clocks should consistently reflect full usage at maximum frequency, regardless of other power-saving features.