5800x3D won't boost over 3.6Ghz? [SOLVED]

mrb13676 · Oct 15, 2023

I recently installed a 5800x3d on an Asus Prime B550M-K mobo. DDR4-3200 32gb. I've selected DOCT on in the BIOS (latest version) and updatedchipset drivers etc.

My problem is that my CPU won't boost over 3600Ghz. Using Cinebench R23 and 2024 - it scores 11921 and 723 respectively.
Using OCCT I don't see the speed go over 3550 at any point. I have installed Pbo2 and applied the -30 offset curve - no change except it runs maybe 1-2deg ocoler.

It's running pretty cool anyway - on cinebench 23 it runs at 53celsius, and is only drawing 32.5W power. The PPT/TDC/ limits have not been changed.

I'm not sure why I can't get this CPU to boost?

XpanD · Oct 15, 2023

Interesting how you mention updating chipset drivers, as that is usually the fix from what I've seen... May be worth a full uninstall > reinstall on those? DDU may be able to do it, unsure if it still nukes them alongside the graphics drivers nowadays.

AusWolf · Oct 15, 2023

Can you post a screenshot of your BIOS's CPU settings?

mrb13676 · Oct 15, 2023

a

Toothless · Oct 15, 2023

Is your PBO enabled?

mrb13676 · Oct 15, 2023

Toothless said:
Is your PBO enabled?

It is on auto (the precision boost overdrive scalar) in the BIOS. Curve optimiser on auto

AusWolf · Oct 15, 2023

Set the CPU core ratio to Auto.

mrb13676 · Oct 15, 2023

AusWolf said:
Set the CPU core ratio to Auto.

That didn't work. It reverted back to 36.

AusWolf · Oct 15, 2023

mrb13676 said:
That didn't work. It reverted back to 36.

That's very weird, considering that even the base frequency of your CPU should be 3400 MHz, not 3600.

Have you tried a complete CMOS/BIOS reset, and just enabling DOCP afterwards?

freeagent · Oct 15, 2023

It happens sometimes. Flash the bios.

mrb13676 · Oct 15, 2023

OK, reset the bios by shorting the reset pins. rebooted and got a fresh bios screen. enabled DOCP only - left the main setting on Normal mode, enabled DOCP ...... and BOOM> 4425 Mhz.

I suspect the EZ mode ASUS optimised setting may have been the issue?

Thank you so much.

AusWolf · Oct 15, 2023

mrb13676 said:
OK, reset the bios by shorting the reset pins. rebooted and got a fresh bios screen. enabled DOCP only - left the main setting on Normal mode, enabled DOCP ...... and BOOM> 4425 Mhz.

I suspect the EZ mode ASUS optimised setting may have been the issue?

Thank you so much.

Might be. I never use EZ mode.

Or if you just recently upgraded your CPU, the BIOS may have been stuck with the old processor's settings.

I'm glad you sorted it out.

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5800x3D won't boost over 3.6Ghz? [SOLVED]

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