May 17, 2023 -

Hi, I just setup recently my new PC with :

• Asus ProArt X670E Creator WiFi

• G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 6000 CL32 EXPO

• Ryzen 7 7800X3D

• Noctua NH-D15

• Asus Geforce RTX 4070 Dual

Everything is already up and running just fine with the latest drivers. I just installed the long awaited non beta BIOS version 1415 for this Asus motherboard, so since the most critical problems are most likely gone, I thought it was about time to start doing a little bit of tweaking.

Currently I have most of the BIOS settings set as default except mainly memory set to EXPO 1. Anything else I should change ? Or is there any simple guide about that ?

I use this PC for gaming and work (mostly mostly Xilinx/AMD FPGAs so software such as Vivado, which can use all cores).

From what I saw in the articles about the 7000X3D CPUs, manual overclocking doesn't really seem worth the time and effort, so I would like to have only some simple recommendations on settings. I plan on using PBO with normal voltages, but I wouldn't mind getting some extra performance if it's simple and almost free in terms of effort, power consumption and stability. I'm not anymore into spending 5 hours tweaking for 0.5% performance boost with the risk of adding instability.

I heard the AI OC was setting voltages pretty high, which I don't want this time, I actually care about power consumption much more that I used to, although maybe not up to the point of undervolting.

Also I didn't install AI Suite nor Armoury Crate or MyAsus. I heard Ryzen Master could be good for tweaking oc in Windows, but I am totally fine doing that in BIOS only, since I don't plan on fine tuning that much.

March 13, 2024 -

I just recently did an upgrade from Intel to AMD and this is my first time using an AMD CPU. I read a few reviews and articles on the Ryzen 7 7800x3d. I’m decently tech savvy however I stay away from OC and messing around in the BIOS. Now I guess I want to change that lol

I only game so I figured I might as well try to get some more performance out of my rig while not going too crazy and making it unstable but since I’m not familiar with this, I don’t want to make any changes without knowing what I’m doing and why.

What would be the best BIOS changes or any changes elsewhere ?

My pc build: (started with a prebuilt and swapped parts in/out so that’s why some cheap parts are still in it)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ymdYz6

October 18, 2023 -

CPU: RYZEN 7 7800X3D

Motherboard: Asus Prime X670-P Wifi

BIOS Version: 1808

RAM: 2x32 G.Skill DDR5 6000 (QVL)

Operating System: WINDOWS 11 Pro

Chipset Drivers: 5.08.02.027

I have scoured the internet and haven't found any definitive information on what the ideal settings should be for my setup. My biggest confusion is over EXPO. I've tried 2 different memory kits, both are on the QVL list for my board and neither will boot at 6000mt/s. The best I've been able to accomplish in my fiddling is enabling EXPO then changing the ram speed down to 5800mt/s - And this only works if Asus performance enhancement (APE) is enabled, otherwise it won't post. Currently I'm running my memory at 5600mt/s with APE off. I don't understand the connection and interaction with some of these features.

All I'd like to accomplish with this build is just to have it configured to it's optimum. I have no desire to use PBO and for that matter spend hours testing overclocks.

Please give me some honest and realistic recommendations for bios settings in this regard. I don't know how to get my ram to post at 6000 - even though it's QVL and many folks say 6000 is the "sweet spot" for these CPUs, mine simply won't accept it.

I know that 5200mt/s is the SPEC on AMDs site for my CPU so anything I can get over this is a bonus. I'm open to any useful feedback and will expound on any questions and will be free to immediately respond. Thanks in advance everyone.

January 2, 2024 -

Hello,

I am using the holidays to spec and build a new system, yay! Coming from a 9700K I think I have understood the BIOS settings my old ASUS z390 board could offer. Now, that I have a 7800X3D in my new SFF build, I am benching and tuning it to my hearts content. I am a happy tinkerer :)

What I am less happy about is the level of documentation of BIOS settings, both within the BIOS and on paper. I own a ASUS B650E-I board now and found it working quite well for my needs (except for my desired LLC settings, but that is another topic...). Sadly, the Mainboard manual does not explain BIOS settings much so I am at a loss on what settings exactly do. If you have resources that listing and explaining them in more detail, please kindly send a link. (NOTE: I could find a few while researching, but happy to receive opinions on some settings as well)

I could find some 'suggested' values from a YT video (well, it is for B650E-F, but close enough), but it does not go into depth as to what these settings are actually doing, wanting to understand why I would change them.

CPU Configuration

• PSS Support: Default: Enabled / Suggested: Disabled - What is this setting doing?

• NX Mode: Default: Enabled / Suggested: Enabled - OK, don't know exactly what it is doing, but leaving it on.

• SVM Mode: Default: Enabled / Suggested: Disabled - OK, this is CPU virtualisation, not needed

AMD CBS

• Global C-State Control: Default: Enabled / Suggested: Disabled - Found video explaining this using suggested setting - Keeping enabled

• IOMMU: Default: Enabled / Suggested: Disabled - Why would I disable this!? - keeping enabled

CPU Common Options

• Power Supply Idle Control: Default: Auto / Suggested: Typical Current Idle - Found a post here, but why that value? PSU is a Cooler Master V850, does it matter?

SMU Common Options

• CPPC Dynamic Preferred Cores: Default: Auto / Suggested: Cache (7800X3D) - I get why the 7800x3d would be set to cache and 7950 to frequency (# of CCDs and task prioritisation), so just for verification, setting to cache good or not? - Leaving on Auto

AMD Overclocking

• SoC/Uncore OC Mode: Default: Auto / Suggested: Enabled (sets Infinity fabric to run on max speed all the time) - why? performance VS idle-power? What are the draw-backs to this?

Thank you kindly for any response to the above!

EDIT: Ticking off answered points

February 27, 2026 -

Yesterday i Upgraded to the 7800x3D. Im on a X670E PG Lightning board.

For now i have in OC tweaker:

Game Mode: enabled (this changed some things automatically i think like voltage to 1.200)

Pbo: enabled

Expo Profile 1 activated to get my RAM to 6000mhz and 30cl

Unser Advanced tab

Pbo settings: Auto (Not enabled)

Resizable Bar: enabled

Is this it or am i Missing Something? I'll also be doing Thermal throttling and voltage throttling Tests in hwinfo64.

Cheers in Advance!

November 22, 2025 -

Looking for best CPU bios settings? My build is CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor. Mainboard: Tuf Gaming B850E. Memory: Team Group UD5-6000 DDR5 16GBx2 32GB. Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4Tb. GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

September 1, 2023 -

Hello everyone,

I am really rusty with BIOS Settings since I haven't upgraded my PC since 2012 (was still running my 4790k :D). What are all the necessary settings to get max performance out of my components without overclocking?

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	€408.49 @ Galaxus
CPU Cooler	Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler	€74.90 @ Alza
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard	€204.90 @ Alza
Memory	G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	€113.09 @ Galaxus
Storage	Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	€142.90 @ Alza
Video Card	KFA2 ST V2 (1-Click OC) GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card	€1631.55 @ Galaxus
Case	NZXT H7 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case	€121.86 @ Galaxus
Power Supply	be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	€130.55 @ notebooksbilliger.de
Monitor	Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49.0" 5120 x 1440 240 Hz Curved Monitor	€1518.99 @ Alternate
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total	€4347.23
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-01 09:05 CEST+0200

December 14, 2023 -

Hey,

I finally upgraded my Work/Fun station from a stably overclocked 8700K (5.4Ghz) at 78 max under load. I wanted a 7800X3D with X670E and DDR5 as I usually upgrade in 5-7 years' time and wanted some futureproofing. Thinking DDR5, PCIE 5.0, AM5 platform with a potentially nice upgrade path.

I might have picked the wrong time, platform and/or just unlucky.

Why did I mention the "unfortunate"?

People like me who finally decided to upgrade after 5-7 years who by choice or (as in my case) found great deals for AMD X3D processors with 2 CCDs and add to that getting an AM5 MB from no other than Asus. And the final thing is with bad luck with parts either with faulty ones or just silicon lottery (CPU won't accept any curve optimiser changes without BSOD).

I got a new 7900X3D for 60% off (330USD, cheaper than 5800X3D) so I said yeah, why not. I know about the issues but as a power user, I thought maybe I can manage it.

Got Asus X670E - A Gaming WIFI for cheaper too. And knowing how AMD 7000 series doesn't really like 4 ram sticks, and thinking I should work on the future proofing now. I picked up these 64 GB EXPO ram from NewEgg : F5-6000J3036G32GX2-TZ5NRW-QVL (Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30-36-36-96 1.40V 64GB (2x32GB))

So down to Bios settings and issues? Not quite yet, no post with orange light on MB, tried everything, and I do mean everything for 3 days. RMA MB and it will take 3 weeks, so I thought to myself, given the record of Asus frying CPUs, I might do the other parts too, if they are good, they would come back, if something happened to them or I was wrong about the MB being the problem, then I get them replaced. And so I RMA the CPU and I sent the RAM to Taiwan (GSkill) in RMA as well as I wait for MB to come back. Surprise: MB tested by manufacturer to be faulty and replaced, CPU was tested (also by manufacturer) to be faulty and replaced, Ram was tested to be faulty by GSkill and replaced. WTH. What kind of reverse lottery is this?

After waiting for all the parts to arrive back, a few weeks later, I got myself the full kit. Here are the specs:

• 7900X3D

• Asus X670E - A Gaming WIFI

• Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30-36-36-96 1.40V 64GB (2x32GB)

• Arctic freezer II 380 ARGB

• Gigabyte Aorus Master 4070ti

• Samsung 990 Pro 2GB

• Thermaltake GF3 1200w

New windows install and here are the issues I had:

• NewEgg's customer service is just the worst.

• Expo I, II, manual or tweaked -> BSOD

• Touching anything in the curve optimiser -> BSOD

• Core optimisation -> Enhancement -> BSOD

When I got post:

• Core parking not working.

• Some BSOD every now and again but it is stable now.

• Boot times (I learned to live with it).

• Fans going up and down so quickly. Fixed with a better tweaked fan profile and disabling AI fan tunning (enabled later).

• Idle temps at 5x degrees, around 55 with no load. Fans revving up and down.

• Most of the Asus features (in the product page) are missing in the latest BIOS. Classic Asus scam.

• Asus video guides of settings depend on setting up some Bios parameters that are no longer there.

• Cinebench scores are much lower than those posted online. 25xxx

• Cores not hitting 5.6Ghz mostly under 5.2.

• Many issues with core parking.

After yet another windows install, I was able to load Expo profiles.

I found the following to be true:

• You need to manually add the Wi-Fi or LAN drivers using Command line during windows setup even if this is a year-old MB.

• Asus Expo tweaked = Expo I (Asus did it again).

• Expo II was better performance. (Gskill timings profile).

• Expo manual settings with the following settings got better result. Thanks to Buildzoid.

• Idle Temperatures at 55, load temps 86 which was not good given that I have a really good cooler.

• Asus AI fan tuner is a hit or miss. Currently working great.

• Asus AI tuning and armoury crate will change your power plan and you can't change it back until you disable the gaming profile in Asus tools.

• Chasing performance gains reduces reliability and is not worth it. Focusing on Reliability and Stability is my aim.

• I wanted the minimum reported Cinebench score (27xxx), quiet fans, low temps on idle + on load and finally core parking to work with Game Bar normally without using Asus's Flex Core nor Process Lasso.

• Cores now hit 5.6Ghz, almost 5.7 (mostly non 3D cache cores) which is the expected behaviour.

I have started working on the bios settings, adjusting fans, voltages, testing all sorts of settings to be able finally to achieve this:

• Idle temps under 30 (29.9) which helped me get the fans to run almost 200 rpm at idle helping with fan noise.

• Full load temps under 80, mid 60 to mid 70s.

• Increased the score from 25xxx in Cinebench to 272xx.

• Fixed the core parking issues without the Asus X3D gaming flex core profile nor Process Lasso. The game bar solution is the best as it will use the X3D cores until the app demands more, then uses all which is preferred behaviour. Otherwise, you will see performance losses. On the other hand, setting up the Flex core X3D profile or process lasso will lose some performance (in case the game requires more than 8 cores) but will reduce the change of the stutter/frame drops exactly when this happens. Pick your poison.

• DIGI+ VRM settings helped a lot in getting better performance and cooling down at idle.

• Running at low voltages with no fluctuation. (DIGI+ VRM settings helped).

• Custom bios logo is achievable, but you have to flash it from the Asus app in windows (AI Suite)

Here are both my initial and latest Bios settings:

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
BCLK Frequency [100.0000]
Memory Frequency [DDR5-6000MHz]
FCLK Frequency [2033 MHz]
Core Performance Boost [Auto]
Tcl [30]
Trcd [36]
Trp [36]
Tras [28]
Trc [60]
Twr [48]
Refresh Interval [50000]
Trfc1 [500]
Trfc2 [400]
Trfcsb [300]
Trtp [12]
TrrdL [8]
TrrdS [4]
Tfaw [20]
TwtrL [16]
Cooler Efficiency Customize [Keep Training]
Cooler Re-evaluation Algorithm [Normal]
Optimism Scale [100]
CPU SOC Voltage [Manual Mode]
- VDDSOC Voltage Override [1.24000]
DRAM VDD Voltage [1.40000]
DRAM VDDQ Voltage [1.40000]
PMIC Voltages [Sync All PMICs]
Memory VDD Voltage [1.40000]
Memory VDDQ Voltage [1.40000]
Memory VPP Voltage [1.80000]

And what currently has the best results:

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual]
BCLK Frequency [100.0000]
Memory Frequency [DDR5-6000MHz]
FCLK Frequency [2033 MHz]
Core Performance Boost [Enabled]
Tcl [30]
Trcd [36]
Trp [36]
Tras [28]
Trc [60]
Twr [48]
Refresh Interval [50000]
Trfc1 [500]
Trfc2 [400]
Trfcsb [300]
Trtp [12]
TrrdL [8]
TrrdS [4]
Tfaw [20]
TwtrL [16]
Precision Boost Overdrive [Enabled]
Precision Boost Overdrive Scalar [Auto]
CPU Boost Clock Override [Enabled (Positive)]
Max CPU Boost Clock Override(+) [150]
Per-Core Boost Clock Limit [Auto]
Platform Thermal Throttle Limit [Manual]
Platform Thermal Throttle Limit [85]
Curve Optimizer [Auto]
VRM Initialization Check [Enabled]
CPU Load-line Calibration [Level 5:Recommended for OC]
CPU Current Capability [120%]
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
CPU Power Duty Control [Extreme]
CPU Power Phase Control [Extreme]
VDDSOC Current Capability [120%]
VDDSOC Switching Frequency [Auto]
VDDSOC Power Duty Control [Extreme]
VDDSOC Power Phase Control [Extreme]
Cooler Efficiency Customize [Keep Training]
Cooler Re-evaluation Algorithm [Normal]
Optimism Scale [100]
CPU SOC Voltage [Manual Mode]
- VDDSOC Voltage Override [1.24000]
DRAM VDD Voltage [1.40000]
DRAM VDDQ Voltage [1.40000]
PMIC Voltages [Sync All PMICs]
Memory VDD Voltage [1.40000]
Memory VDDQ Voltage [1.40000]
Memory VPP Voltage [1.80000]
Primary Video Device [PCIE Video]
Integrated Graphics [Disabled]
HYDRANODE Fan Association [Enabled]
CPU Fan Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
CPU Fan Profile [Manual]
CPU Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU]
CPU Fan Step Up [Level 0]
CPU Fan Step Down [Level 0]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
CPU Fan Point4 Temperature [70]
CPU Fan Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
CPU Fan Point3 Temperature [65]
CPU Fan Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
CPU Fan Point2 Temperature [45]
CPU Fan Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [40]
CPU Fan Point1 Temperature [20]
CPU Fan Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [20]
Chassis Fan 1 Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
Chassis Fan 1 Profile [Manual]
Chassis Fan 1 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
Chassis Fan 1 Step Up [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 1 Step Down [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Chassis Fan 1 Point4 Temperature [70]
Chassis Fan 1 Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Chassis Fan 1 Point3 Temperature [65]
Chassis Fan 1 Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
Chassis Fan 1 Point2 Temperature [45]
Chassis Fan 1 Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [40]
Chassis Fan 1 Point1 Temperature [20]
Chassis Fan 1 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [23]
Chassis Fan 2 Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
Chassis Fan 2 Profile [Manual]
Chassis Fan 2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
Chassis Fan 2 Step Up [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 2 Step Down [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 2 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Chassis Fan 2 Point4 Temperature [70]
Chassis Fan 2 Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Chassis Fan 2 Point3 Temperature [65]
Chassis Fan 2 Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
Chassis Fan 2 Point2 Temperature [45]
Chassis Fan 2 Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [40]
Chassis Fan 2 Point1 Temperature [20]
Chassis Fan 2 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [20]
Chassis Fan 3 Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
Chassis Fan 3 Profile [Manual]
Chassis Fan 3 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
Chassis Fan 3 Step Up [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 3 Step Down [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 3 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Chassis Fan 3 Point4 Temperature [70]
Chassis Fan 3 Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Chassis Fan 3 Point3 Temperature [60]
Chassis Fan 3 Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [85]
Chassis Fan 3 Point2 Temperature [45]
Chassis Fan 3 Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
Chassis Fan 3 Point1 Temperature [20]
Chassis Fan 3 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [60]
Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]
Chassis Fan 4 Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
Chassis Fan 4 Profile [Manual]
Chassis Fan 4 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
Chassis Fan 4 Step Up [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 4 Step Down [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 4 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Chassis Fan 4 Point4 Temperature [70]
Chassis Fan 4 Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Chassis Fan 4 Point3 Temperature [65]
Chassis Fan 4 Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
Chassis Fan 4 Point2 Temperature [45]
Chassis Fan 4 Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [40]
Chassis Fan 4 Point1 Temperature [20]
Chassis Fan 4 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [19]
Chassis Fan 5 Q-Fan Control [Auto Detect]
Chassis Fan 5 Profile [Manual]
Chassis Fan 5 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
Chassis Fan 5 Step Up [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 5 Step Down [Level 0]
Chassis Fan 5 Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
Chassis Fan 5 Point4 Temperature [70]
Chassis Fan 5 Point4 Duty Cycle (%) [100]
Chassis Fan 5 Point3 Temperature [65]
Chassis Fan 5 Point3 Duty Cycle (%) [70]
Chassis Fan 5 Point2 Temperature [45]
Chassis Fan 5 Point2 Duty Cycle (%) [40]
Chassis Fan 5 Point1 Temperature [20]
Chassis Fan 5 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) [24]
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode]
BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled]

Is there anything else I should try. Remember any value for all core curve optimiser, I get an instant BSOD even if it is (-5) :( maybe I should try it in AMD Bios Menu instead of the Asus one? But I don't want to anyway, I need to focus on Reliability and Stability.

Overall, I am happy that I finally got a working PC, even with a higher probability of issues to come. Gaming and performance are good.

I am hoping this might help someone make decisions, or get some good tweaks done maybe to achieve a similar or better outcome.

I have added photos and screenshot.

Update 2:

• Went back to basics, since I am still getting some BSOD in normal workload, never in gaming or stress test.

• Update Bios to beta 1806 (AGESA 1.1.0.1)

• Buildzoid settings

• Change Dram voltage to 1.35 instead of 1.4

• Disabled power down and fastboot

• Ignored the Qfan configurations, doing it with windows app instead.

• So far, no issues, no BSOD. I will keep you updated.

• Cinebench scores jumped much higher. Cooler system, lower voltage, I will report about stability.

Update 1:

• Getting some instability again, disabled Digi+VRM features, stress tested and no instabilities (so far, face palm)

• Changed Case fans to monitor CPU Package instead of CPU core (to help GPU in games that doesn't require that much CPU).

• Cinebench score improved after updates 273xx

After recent updates.

• Fan controller in the bios even with auto tune and/or manually setting up speeds cannot set Case fans under 60% (very loud especially for 2000 RPM fans). Created some windows scheduling tasks that start these apps then close them in 5 seconds:

  • Armory crate (to impose the fan profiles and AI fan tuning values) -> Works well when no errors. Sometimes doesn't open the fanExpert tab (due to server error, port issue, google it) but it still does load the fan profile once it is loaded which is all I need.

  • Gskill app with minimised parameters. To load Ram ARGB profile sync.

Code (Gskill 2 seconds run, same applies for armoury crate):

CD "C:\Program Files (x86)\G.SKILL\Trident Z Lighting Control\"
START hid.exe
TIMEOUT 2 & REM Waits 2 seconds before executing the next command
TASKKILL /F /IM hid.exe

Scheduler task:

AI cooling and options to smooth the fans' revving up/down CPU fan after tweaks with auto tunning, running as 0 RPM due to low idle temps. Revised CPU fan curve (AI does a better job as it will never need to hit 100% with current temps) CPU fan after tweaks with auto tunning, running as 0 RPM due to low idle temps. Vomit green aesthetic

April 1, 2026 -

I had some issues when I first built my pc but I believe that was mostly related to my gpu, it's been a year now and haven't had any glaring issues other than windows 11 being a pain. As for my 7800x3d I would like to optimize it.

1. For the bios version should I update it? I'm still on version 3.15 that came out in 12/10/2024

2. I remember reading something about PBO and undertuning my cpu my ram is CL30 6000 Timing 30-40-40-96

April 18, 2023 -

And if you can tell which bioses you have tried and if you are stable or issues you are having please thanks

BTW I'm sorry but I meant 7000 series X3D CPU's

December 27, 2023 -

Questions:

-How do I detune my ram from 6400 to 6000 in my asus bios? 

-Should I leave EXPO enabled in the ez mode bios? 

-Or disable it and manually set memory frequency and FCLK frequency? 

-If I do this would I need to set the timings myself or are the changes I show in the pictures enough?

What I have Done: 

-I enabled expo and had cinibench fail to complete its test twice. I then had my pc crash so I dont want to used this high 6400 speed. From my research it seems like thats a bit high for this cpu anyways. I later tried enabling the expo profile again but manually set the memory frequency to 6400 and ⅓ of that for the FCLK freq. This however ended in an even lower cinibench result that just leaving expo off (886 compared to 1061).

-In the end I turned expo off, set my memory frequency to 6000 and my FCLK to 2000 in the asus AI tweaker section of my bios. This got me a score on cinibench24 of somewhere around 1068 which is the best so far and it is stable. I am just unsure if I need to mess with memory timings or if there are other settings I should change apart from those 3.

-I updated my bios. Installed all drivers and installed the chipset that armoury crate told me to get which was actually different than the one amd’s website gave me. I used this one since it seemed to be a newer version and I had a problem with AMD 3D V-Cache performance optimizer not appearing under Device Manager -> System Devices using AMD’s chipset version.

-One thing to note is that I have done AMD PBO in the bios per this video:

~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY7iNTMjdrc&t=1200s~

-I also followed this video (but ~my cores arent parking~ so :( thats another post ill have tomake)

~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yOYfT_r0xI&t=293s~

System Specifications (fresh build with clean windows install and all drivers set):

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: RTX 2070 (will change soon)

CPU: RYZEN 7 7800x3d

Motherboard: Asus Prime x670e-pro wifi

BIOS Version: 1813

RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB)

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHDH81CW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PSU: 1000W Corsair RMe

Case: Jonsbo d41 Mesh

Operating System & Version: Windows 10 Home 22H2, OS Build 19045.3803 

GPU Drivers: GEFORCE GAME READY DRIVER - WHQL Driver Version: 457.51

Chipset Drivers: AMD x670e -> 5.11.02.217 (provided by motherboard not from AMD website)

Background Applications: Discord, Steam

Not super new to computers but I am new to AMD and ram overclocking. Id really appreciate any advice or suggestions related to the setup of this CPU and testing it to make sure it works. Feel free to ask any questions too.

IMAGES: https://imgur.com/a/3kbjuHq