Yes, it's a good value. The OC boost brings performance up to 5.4GHz, enhancing your gaming and streaming experience.
Yes, it's a good value. The OC boost brings performance up to 5.4GHz, enhancing your gaming and streaming experience.
I’m just starting out with AMD CPU overclocking, so I’m curious—should I aim for 5.4GHz or stick with 5GHz and lower the voltage? The extra speed might not be obvious in games except maybe a bit warmer temperatures.
It seems unlikely to be useful in the long run. Reports exist of users experiencing CPU degradation at high speeds, with stability lasting only a short period before boot failures. If you're not relying on it, consider using Core Offset and keep an eye on others for similar problems.
That's clear. It seems like the only option is reducing the voltage.
Don't take every opinion at face value. These people often seem hesitant or inexperienced. Performance can be controlled easily—just use PPT, TDC, EDC, curve tools, shapers, and boost overrides. It might sound complex, but it's actually straightforward.
I spent some time working with the 9800x3D and a Gigabyte M.2 slot, using only air cooling. Fast forward to reaching 5.42. Still struggling to break through. With the base clock at 100:100, I can push up to 200 MHz, drop the voltage by 60%, and tweak the PBO settings as aggressively as I want. Trying to go beyond the base clock actually hurts performance in Cinebench. Likely max out around 5.4 peak, but I’m seeing higher temps without a consistent boost.