FX 6300 OC

BlueNostromo · May 25, 2015

We all know that AMD lacks the single core performance that you get with Intel. With that said, when I go to overclock my CPU with my system ready, do you think I should take two of the cores to a higher clock than the other four? Would this help with single/dual core performance in gaming or other tasks?

ATMINSIDE · May 25, 2015

Newer games will benefit more from the cores than the extra couple hundred MHz you'll get.

Silver_Pharaoh · May 25, 2015

BlueNostromo said:
We all know that AMD lacks the single core performance that you get with Intel. With that said, when I go to overclock my CPU with my system ready, do you think I should take two of the cores to a higher clock than the other four? Would this help with single/dual core performance in gaming or other tasks?

I've got my 6300 down to 3 cores. I run 4.85Ghz daily.

Now, I don't play games that need more than 2 cores so YMMV

chrisjames61 · May 25, 2015

BlueNostromo said:
We all know that AMD lacks the single core performance that you get with Intel. With that said, when I go to overclock my CPU with my system ready, do you think I should take two of the cores to a higher clock than the other four? Would this help with single/dual core performance in gaming or other tasks?

For what its worth I have read lots of threads where people disable cores, modules etc... trying for better overclocks and it never helps fps in any games. Honestly I think when you buy a 6 or 8 core cpu you are better off using it as such.

Mandrake4565 · May 25, 2015

I personally would rather run a lower Oc then start shutting off cores but it also depends on usage. I'm running a Fx 6300 as we speak right now at 4.6 Ghz and do not have any issues with heat and or performance. Taking into account I'm on a custom loop and only play games that are Gpu intensive.

Mr.Scott · May 25, 2015

Mandrake4565 said:
I personally would rather run a lower Oc then start shutting off cores but it also depends on usage.

Me too.

BlueNostromo · May 25, 2015

Well I will try running less cores and running some faster, then run some ingame benchmarks. I'll let you guys know sometime in the future

Mr.Scott · May 25, 2015

Buying a 6 to use less just seems like a waste to me. :shrug:

RGone · May 25, 2015

Mr.Scott said:
Buying a 6 to use less just seems like a waste to me.

Say what Mr. Scott? You being for real? Hehehe.

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chrisjames61 · May 26, 2015

BlueNostromo said:
Well I will try running less cores and running some faster, then run some ingame benchmarks. I'll let you guys know sometime in the future

Don't expect to get any kind of overclock that is significantly faster running less cores. You may eke out a few more MHz. Certainly not enough to make up for losing a core.

BlueNostromo · May 26, 2015

chrisjames61 said:
Don't expect to get any kind of overclock that is significantly faster running less cores. You may eke out a few more MHz. Certainly not enough to make up for losing a core.

Well, better to test than never know

ATMINSIDE · May 26, 2015

Almost every recent game is going to utilize four out more cores, in which case cutting down would hurt performance.

Silver_Pharaoh · May 26, 2015

I'd like to see if I'm wrong on this.

BlueNostromo · May 27, 2015

Well, currently running at 1360x768 with the FX 6300 and GTX 970. I havent found a game that won't run at 60fps maxed out.

ATMINSIDE · May 27, 2015

BlueNostromo said:
Well, currently running at 1360x768 with the FX 6300 and GTX 970. I havent found a game that won't run at 60fps maxed out.

You could max out that monitor with a 750Ti.
That's a VERY CPU-bound resolution.

BlueNostromo · May 27, 2015

Ive got it to 4.3ghz at , it did not want to go to 4.4 at all.
[email protected] is this average?

ATMINSIDE · May 27, 2015

What's the full system specs?

BlueNostromo · May 27, 2015

Gtx 970 Twin Frozr
Fx 6300 4.3ghz @ 1.3v
G.Skill Ripjaws (gen 1) @ 1600mhz
EVGA NEX750B Psu
212 Evo Cpu cooler
Msi 970 Gaming Mobo
Corsair Spec 03

ATMINSIDE · May 27, 2015

Can you post a screenshot showing the full HWMonitor window after 20 minutes of Prime95?

BlueNostromo · May 27, 2015

I turned it off at 33min. Got to around 58.6C no errors or warnings.

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