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The video explores the Ryzen 7 5800X CPU's tendency to run hot and consume high power due to AMD's design choices. Tips are provided to lower temperatures and power consumption, such as overclocking with Precision Boost Overdrive 2 and curve optimizer. The content creator shares their experience with overclocking and undervolting the CPU and RTX 30 series GPUs, finding that undervolting offers near stock performance with reduced power consumption and heat. Adjusting PBO limits in the BIOS is recommended to optimize performance. Benchmark results show minimal differences in gaming performance between stock and power-limited configurations. Lowering power limits during gameplay can significantly reduce temperatures and power consumption, highlighting the benefits of tweaking settings for improved thermal performance without impacting gaming performance.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses how the Ryzen 7 5800X CPU can run hot and consume high power, which could deter potential buyers. The narrator explains that this behavior is due to the quality of the CPU dies and AMD’s design choices, which allow the CPU to operate at high temperatures. The transcript also mentions that users can lower the temperatures and power consumption of the Ryzen 7 5800X without sacrificing gaming performance. This involves adjustments like overclocking with Precision Boost Overdrive 2 and curve optimizer.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator talks about their experience overclocking the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 30 series GPUs. They found that overclocking didn’t result in significant gaming performance improvements. Instead, they recommend undervolting the GPUs to achieve near stock performance while reducing power consumption and heat. The content creator adjusted the PBO limits in the motherboard’s BIOS to achieve this without negative offsets. After testing various values, they settled on specific PPT, TDC, and EDC limits for optimal performance. The video showcases benchmark results, comparing stock configurations with the adjusted settings, showing minimal differences in gaming performance. Additionally, the test system specs, including cooling, motherboard, RAM, GPU, storage, and power supply, are provided. Key benchmarks like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Cyberpunk 2077 are discussed, highlighting minor variations in frame rates between stock and power-limited configurations, with insignificant real-world performance distinctions in Cinebench R23 results.
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In this segment of the video, the benefits of lowering power limits on the 5800X CPU are discussed during a gameplay session of Shadow of the Tomb Raider. By reducing power limits, a reduction of up to 12 degrees Celsius in temperature was observed compared to stock settings. Lowering power limits not only helps with thermals but also reduces power consumption. The impact of EDC (electrical design current) on temperatures is highlighted, showing significantly lower temps with reduced EDC. Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) limits can be adjusted to tune Ryzen CPUs for better thermal performance while preserving gaming performance. Viewers are advised to consider altering power limits if experiencing thermal issues with the CPU. Flexibility in tweaking settings allows for better temperature management without sacrificing gaming performance.