Wierd overclocking problem

WindowshadeTS
Junior Member

10-23-2017, 07:53 PM

I purchased a new Ryzen 5 1600 and learned it works better with higher frequency RAM. That's why I bought the Gskill Flare x 3200mhz to avoid any surprises. I activated the XMP profile in the BIOS. CPU-Z now shows 3200mhz, but the Windows Task Manager says only 2400mhz. (That makes sense, right? you multiply it by two.)
What's happening? Who should I believe? CPU-Z or Task Manager?
PS: The BIOS also states the memory is clocked at 3200mhz.

WindowshadeTS

10-23-2017, 07:53 PM #1

Nick_Names
Junior Member

10-24-2017, 02:42 AM

Updated my bios and now the task manager also recognizes it as 3200mhz. Everything is working fine now. 😊

Nick_Names

10-24-2017, 02:42 AM #2

Updated my bios and now the task manager also recognizes it as 3200mhz. Everything is working fine now. 😊

ShadyKoalla
Member

10-24-2017, 04:18 AM

Based on what I see, Ryzen seems to be facing issues with activating high-frequency RAM. They intend to resolve this via BIOS updates. It’s not confirmed yet, but it looks like they’re working on it.

ShadyKoalla

10-24-2017, 04:18 AM #3

nbp05123
Member

10-24-2017, 04:32 AM

Sure, but the memory I purchased is confirmed to be compatible with Ryzen. That's why it feels unusual.

nbp05123

10-24-2017, 04:32 AM #4

Sure, but the memory I purchased is confirmed to be compatible with Ryzen. That's why it feels unusual.

Super_AapjexD
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10-24-2017, 06:39 PM

That seems odd. It might just be a software issue. The BIOS says what it says, so unless there are issues, you shouldn't be concerned.

Super_AapjexD

10-24-2017, 06:39 PM #5

That seems odd. It might just be a software issue. The BIOS says what it says, so unless there are issues, you shouldn't be concerned.

Texas1047
Posting Freak

889

10-24-2017, 10:33 PM

That seems odd, maybe just a technical issue. Checking the bios should help—unless there are issues.

Texas1047

10-24-2017, 10:33 PM #6

That seems odd, maybe just a technical issue. Checking the bios should help—unless there are issues.

Inezze009
Senior Member

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10-24-2017, 11:09 PM

I would expect two references confirming it's merely a glitch. Are you experiencing any performance problems?

Inezze009

10-24-2017, 11:09 PM #7

I would expect two references confirming it's merely a glitch. Are you experiencing any performance problems?

ketman34
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11-01-2017, 03:30 PM

Updated my bios and now the task manager also recognizes it as 3200mhz. Everything is working fine now. 😊

ketman34

11-01-2017, 03:30 PM #8

Updated my bios and now the task manager also recognizes it as 3200mhz. Everything is working fine now. 😊