Yes, you can anticipate better performance following a PSU upgrade.
Yes, you can anticipate better performance following a PSU upgrade.
I was connecting with 4pin EPS cables for my i3 9100f on an Asrock b365m HDV. The motherboard originally had 8 pins for CPU power, but now the new PSU provides all 8 pins. Will this upgrade boost performance or just help with overclocking?
The i3 9100f is a 65w component, while the 4pin EPS connector can deliver up to 155w. Even if you fit it in an 8pin slot (which often works), performance gains are unlikely. Therefore, I would suggest no.
The extra space provided by the more pins is only beneficial when increasing clock speeds. The CPU's power consumption stays within the limits set for the 4-pin interface.
Your PSU's ability to provide extra power when required doesn't affect performance. The only exception could be a setup where the CPU or GPU couldn't operate at full speed because of insufficient power, usually leading to a shutdown instead of just slower performance
It could be a minor performance boost (though still under 3% if the previous power supply wasn’t sufficient during peak loads). The updated PSU’s 8-pin design will significantly ease pressure on the four pins from the older model for higher current demands. No overclocking required. This might feel quite light on the CPU, especially given its thin profile.