Overclocking on this CPU is about as easy as it could have been. When it comes to overclocking something like a Threadripper CPU, I clear my afternoon to deal with the boot loops. However, Intel’s platform has always proven a lot easier for pushing those clocks up. I dialled up the CPU to 4.4 GHz, only having to increase the CPU voltage about around 1.125v. I did add a little to the Vcore which improved stability. The whole process is something anyone can do. The only issue you have to fight is heat; and plenty of it. The CPU seemed to shut down around 95c, so fan profiles were set to 100% and then everything was fine to sit around 92c at load.
Interestingly, I hit 4.6 GHz on the older i9-7980XE, but the CPU lottery is a very real and fickle beast, so that is what it is. Either way, the performance remained pretty competitive despite the 0.2 GHz deficit. This is still an extremely fast CPU by any measure. However, ThreadRipper still blasted into the lead with WPrime and CineBench, even if the i9 did see some huge performance gains from overclocking.
Stock
Overclocked
Stock
Overclocked
The P41 Plus is an innovative PCIe 4.0 SSD that delivers excellent value to PC…
The Seagate® Expansion desktop drive provides extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly…
Meet the all-new Kraken 240 All-in-one Liquid CPU Cooler from NZXT is perfect for systems…
The CIT S506 slim desktop case is notably strong for its modest size, creating the…
The most affordable 80Plus Gold power supply unit that delivers high efficiency and stable power…
Have you always dreamed of becoming a drummer? If so, you’ll know it’s a powerful…