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Why is my 7950X not performing as expected?

Why is my 7950X not performing as expected?

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member
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09-01-2022, 06:00 AM
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I'm struggling to understand why my Geekbech 6 is scoring so low. My brother has a 7900x that consistently outperforms mine every time with the same cooler and case. What's going on? I don't see any throttling, and I've tried different cases. My specs are: CPU Ryzen 7950x, cooler Noctua NH-D15, RAM Corsair DOMINATOR DDR5 64GB, GPU RTX 3080 at 5200MHz.
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mcbudder2004
09-01-2022, 06:00 AM #1

I'm struggling to understand why my Geekbech 6 is scoring so low. My brother has a 7900x that consistently outperforms mine every time with the same cooler and case. What's going on? I don't see any throttling, and I've tried different cases. My specs are: CPU Ryzen 7950x, cooler Noctua NH-D15, RAM Corsair DOMINATOR DDR5 64GB, GPU RTX 3080 at 5200MHz.

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zLeoZiin
Senior Member
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09-01-2022, 09:04 AM
#2
The maximum temperatures reached and the clock speeds observed during the testing phase are as follows.
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zLeoZiin
09-01-2022, 09:04 AM #2

The maximum temperatures reached and the clock speeds observed during the testing phase are as follows.

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EnderMaster008
Member
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09-01-2022, 12:07 PM
#3
The chip consumes a significant amount of power during both tests. You might be using an off-brand PSU that isn’t delivering enough power. If your gaming performance drops due to low power from your 3080, the issue likely lies with the PSU.
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EnderMaster008
09-01-2022, 12:07 PM #3

The chip consumes a significant amount of power during both tests. You might be using an off-brand PSU that isn’t delivering enough power. If your gaming performance drops due to low power from your 3080, the issue likely lies with the PSU.

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Hencorp
Member
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09-01-2022, 06:01 PM
#4
Verify your PC isn't in power-saving mode. In the BIOS, check the speed shown before launching Windows to confirm CPU settings are proper. The motherboard's CPU settings should offer options you likely don't need to change—just compare the reported speed with what's listed. If it matches, the issue might be software-related.
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Hencorp
09-01-2022, 06:01 PM #4

Verify your PC isn't in power-saving mode. In the BIOS, check the speed shown before launching Windows to confirm CPU settings are proper. The motherboard's CPU settings should offer options you likely don't need to change—just compare the reported speed with what's listed. If it matches, the issue might be software-related.

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vikkiii
Member
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09-02-2022, 09:23 AM
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Operates up to 83°C under 5.35GHz maximum temperatures
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vikkiii
09-02-2022, 09:23 AM #5

Operates up to 83°C under 5.35GHz maximum temperatures

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White_Hawk_7
Junior Member
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09-04-2022, 01:52 AM
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It's a solid component, widely favored in Asia and available from UK overclockers.
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White_Hawk_7
09-04-2022, 01:52 AM #6

It's a solid component, widely favored in Asia and available from UK overclockers.

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Patrions_
Member
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09-04-2022, 03:46 AM
#7
The chipset drivers and BIOS update seem likely. RAM and storage speed might also play a role. A hard drive can significantly impact a modern CPU's performance.
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Patrions_
09-04-2022, 03:46 AM #7

The chipset drivers and BIOS update seem likely. RAM and storage speed might also play a role. A hard drive can significantly impact a modern CPU's performance.

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TeeWooi
Junior Member
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09-04-2022, 10:10 AM
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Check BIOS version and download the most recent chipset driver for BIOS 1.18.
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TeeWooi
09-04-2022, 10:10 AM #8

Check BIOS version and download the most recent chipset driver for BIOS 1.18.