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[SOLVED] - Ryzen 5600x low single-core performance PBO + Curve optimiser need help | Tom's Hardware Forum
December 12, 2021 - I messed around for the last 3 ... PPT 130W, TDC 80A, EDC 125A Scalar: Auto AutoOC max freq: +150Mhz Temp throttle: Auto Curve optimizer: Negative 25,24,25,15,15,25 (15 are for my best & second best cores)....
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r/overclocking on Reddit: Ryzen 5 5600x pbo + curve optimizer
November 18, 2021 -

hi all, not It is not my first time that I try to overclock, despite this I wanted to know if the values ​​set in the Bíos are correct both from the technical point of view and from the point of view of the longevity of the processor as I would never damate it.

I activated the Precision Boost overdrive from the bios (ADVANCED) and then I set the PBO limit on the motherboard as I don't know why but I have a much higher performance than disabling it or setting it manually. Max cpu boost clock override (+ 200mhz) and finally I set “curve optimizer” on all cores (negative -10). on cinebench r 20 in multicore I get 4600 points in single core I get 590 points (never exceeding the temperature of 75 degrees) on cpu z I get 662 points in single core and in multi core I get 4674 points. is a VCORE of 1.35 which sometimes rises to 1.4. WHAT DO YOU THINK ? Cpu:Specs: ryzen 5 5600x Mobo:B550 tomahawk Ram :2x8 ram 3600 mhz Gpu :Rx6800xt Cooler ; artic liquid freezer aio

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reddit.com › r/amd › ryzen 5600x low performance with pbo and curve optimizer!
r/Amd on Reddit: Ryzen 5600X low performance with PBO and curve optimizer!
February 20, 2022 -

I have tried all possible bios and Ryzen Master settings. I tried to set everything via PBO in AMD OC section, I tried it only via AI tweaker (but there is no AMD curve optimizer), I tried different combinations of these settings.

The problem is that in CPU-Z on my build with PBO+200+AMD Curve active I can barely get to 5000b at 4550MHz clock, above that it just doesn't boost. By some combination of PBO settings from AMD OC and AI tweaker I managed to get 4700MHz for the CPU-Z benchmark, but the score was 4600 points, still significantly lower.

Here are my settings:

PBO - Advanced

PBO Limits - Motherboard, also tried to set manually

PBO Scalar - Auto, 1x,2x,3x no difference

Curve Optimizer - per core, -25,-25,-25,-20,-15-15

Max Boost Clock Override - 200 MHz

Thermal Throttle Limit - Auto

I also tried resetting BIOS and setting PBO values only in AMD OC section, no positive result.

Do you have any ideas? I am currently trying the latest Version 4203 Beta BIOS for my ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS.

My setup:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5600X PBO CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i RGB PRO XT MB: ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS, ASUS STRIX SOAR RAM: Corsair 32GB KIT DDR4 3600MHz CL16 Vengeance RGB RT DR GPU: Gigabyte 2070 Super Gaming OC@+150/1000MHhz Audio: Creative Soundblaster Z **SSD:**Crucial P2 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD: Crucial M500 120GB, SSD: Crucial MX200 250GB, HDD: Seagate 7200.14 2TB HDD: Samsung F1 1TB PSU: Corsair TX 750W CASE: Corsair 450D Monitor: BlitzWolf BW-GM2 27" 144Hz G-SYNC Compatible RGB: Full iCUE, SP Pro series, AIO, RAM

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reddit.com › r/overclocking › 5600x curve optimizer
r/overclocking on Reddit: 5600X Curve optimizer
December 10, 2022 -

Hi all! I managed to tune my 5600x with curve optimizer (tested with corecycler and BF2042, not rock solid but for the past week it has been stable). My settings:

  • Limit: Motherboard and 1X on Scalar

  • +150MHz

  • Voltage offset (negative): 30/25/25/25/30/30

I score ~12100 on CB23. What can i do to futher optimize my curve? I tried even setting manual limit and i didn't see an actual difference in CB23 score (in my case CB23 fluctuate a lot).

Edit: i wrote that i'm not sure if it's rock solid or not because i haven't tested it overnight. I've done some research but i've found contrasting Infos. Some say to leave motherboard limits, some say to play with limits but i'm not sure what i'm looking for. Some say that curve over boost perform better, some say to start with +200MHz and find the best curve After that.

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Linus Tech Tips
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Overclocking Ryzen 5600x with PBO + AutoOC + Curve Optimizer + CPU VDD Telemetry offset - CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory - Linus Tech Tips
September 7, 2021 - Motherboard Name: MSI B550-A Pro CPU Type: HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 4850 MHz (48.5 x 100) DDR4: Klevv Bolt X @ 3800Mhz I have included some cinebench R15, R20 and R23 scores - mostly multi core as I can`t be asked to sit through anything other than R15`s SC test. My MC boost clock remained bet...
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5600X PBO and Curve Optimizer for those interested.. - CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory - Linus Tech Tips
January 22, 2021 - Now I have a 5600X (traded up to grab a 6900 XT to play with) and maybe this information might be useful to someone.. Using PBO in combination with the Curve Optimizer results in the best performance ...
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Overclock.net
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5600x undervolting with PBO Curve Optimizer- Conflicting results with guide I followed. Am I doing it wrong? | Overclock.net
August 6, 2021 - Cooler temperatures mean higher/longer boosting, often to the point of instability when using PBO with negative curves and/or high boost overrides. The difference when testing at 25C ambients and my normal fan speeds and 20C ambients with maximum fan speed is about five points on every offset. ... Click to expand... Depends on your sample, but even mediocre parts will average another 50-100MHz of boost in a given task with custom curves. ... The premier forum for overclocking experts and enthusiasts. Discuss hardware optimization, custom builds, benchmarking, cooling solutions, and pushing the boundaries of computing performance.
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Ryzen 5 5600x PBO - Curve optimizer : r/overclocking
March 25, 2025 - My question is, if I add 50 Mhz and reach +100 Mhz will it matter if I have almost the default PBO limits(the ones you mentioned are pretty close) ? I mean shouldn't my cpu need more power to reach that frequency anyways ? Or I'm missing smth? I will try these settings anyways since I want to have lower temps, but I'm trying to understand. ... Higher frequencies without higher temps are only possible if you a) increase the Curve Optimizer undervolt, but of course you need to test for stability, or b) by getting a better cooling solution (cooler, thermal paste, maybe offset mount).
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reddit.com › r/amd › ryzen 5 5600 (non x) curve optimizer and pbo
r/Amd on Reddit: Ryzen 5 5600 (non x) Curve optimizer and PBO
July 11, 2023 -

Hello guys,

I've just entered the world of undervolting and overclocking and I wanted to ask you for help.

As for now, i set -30 in curve optimizer for every single core. Test done with Ryzen master. I’ve also been trying my machine for a few days and it seems stable. (I’m testing the pc I’ve also read that setting all my cores to -30 may lead to silent performance lose. What should I do? Setting them to -25?

As for PBO, i don’t really know what values to put. Tried 105-60-120, +200mhz and PBO scalar set to 1x and reached 11400ish on cinebench (compared to the 10600ish reached with manual oc) but I’m not really sure of the temps and performance.

Also I have the Thermalright assassin x 120 SE as a cooler.

Thank you in advance guys!

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AMD 5600X Ryzem Master (PBO and Curve Optimizer) underclock help - CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory - Linus Tech Tips
April 23, 2022 - Nothing like a bad overclock to make me doubt my own competence Curve Optimizer was added to the Ryzen Master software, and I'm trying to make heads or tails of it to achieve a stable underclock on my 5600X. The options I got after selecting "Per Core" and "Start Optimizing" (attached) instead ha...
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reddit.com › r/overclocking › melhores configurações de pbo + curve optimizer para ryzen 5 5600 | gigabyte b550 v2 x
r/overclocking on Reddit: Melhores configurações de PBO + Curve Optimizer para Ryzen 5 5600 | Gigabyte B550 V2 x
January 5, 2026 -

Oi pessoal, quero otimizar meu Ryzen 5 5600 para ter a melhor relação entre desempenho e consumo de energia. Estou procurando um "ponto ideal" que maximize os FPS nos games sem aumentar demais a temperatura. ​Minhas Specs: ​CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 ​GPU: ASUS Dual RTX 2060 6GB OC ​MOBO: Gigabyte B550 Gaming X V2 ​Cooler: Cooler a ar (130W TDP) ​RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB @ 3600MHz CL16 (OC de CL18) ​PSU: MSI 650W ​Atualmente estou considerando PBO + Curve Optimizer.

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Overclockers UK
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How to safe OC 5600X? Is safe to push PBO? Or just Curve Optimizer? | Overclockers UK Forums
November 15, 2021 - I have a B550 Gaming Plus, 5600X ... and EDC until under stress they stay at ~95%. Set Curve Optimizer at a negative value, set it at the lowest possible for all cores, when a core crashes increase the value for that single core....
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reddit.com › r/amd › ryzen 5600x oc with auto oc and curve optimizer
r/Amd on Reddit: Ryzen 5600X OC with Auto OC and Curve Optimizer
November 12, 2020 -

After trying to manually overclock my 5600X and being disappointed (I ended up with 4.65 GHz @ 1.275 V—virtually no gain in ST performance), I decided to try using Auto OC and the curve optimizer after seeing other people doing it.

I was able to reach 4.85 GHz single-core boost and 4.60 GHz multicore boost in Cinebench R23 (this varies by workload—GB5 has 4.82 GHz single-core boost). The Geekbench ST score increased from 1635 to 1710 (4.6%) and the MT performance is very similar, perhaps slightly higher. This is all with similar (maybe very slightly higher) load voltages and temperatures. The idle voltage is lower (now 0.94 V from 1.0 V) and the idle temperature is about the same (30–31°C). Not exactly an amazing result, but I'll take it.

Geekbench 5 Comparison: https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/compare/4653037?baseline=4653523

Here are my settings:

  • PBO - Advanced

  • PBO Limits - Motherboard (PPT 500 W, TDC 200 A, EDC 220 A)

  • PBO Scalar - 1X

  • Curve Optimizer - negative 15 (all cores)

  • Max Boost Clock Override - 200 MHz

  • Thermal Throttle Limit - 90°C (I've never actually reached 90, even with the default 95)

Some more information about my system:

  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk

  • CPU Cooler: Scythe Fuma 2

  • FIT voltage: around 1.27–1.29 V

In the BIOS for my motherboard (MSI), the curve optimizer was found in the AMD Overclocking menu in Settings, not OC.

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reddit.com › r/amd › 5600x pbo + curve optimizer is getting the most out of this cpu so far (benchmarks inside)
r/Amd on Reddit: 5600x PBO + Curve Optimizer is getting the most out of this CPU so far (Benchmarks inside)
November 29, 2020 -

Using ASUS X570 TUF Gaming Plus Wifi, 16GB Crucial 3600 CL16 and Scythe Fuma 2 Cooler

Settings below with Curve Optimizer set to All Cores Negative 20. Prime Stable for 1 hour at least (will run overnight)

Cinebench R20:

MC - 4774

SC - 627

Cinebench R23:

MC - 12260

SC - 1611

CPU-Z Bench:

MC - 5329

SC - 666

Temps: 26c idle 80c max running prime95. Considerably cooler running games. (Mid to upper 50s)

Feedback and/or recommendations welcomed. Very green to AMD so I'm been reading and following recommendations of others so far and working out well. Gaming performance doesn't seem all that impacted for me based on this overclock but I've also only been playing one game right now (Shadow of War) and at 1440p the CPU doesn't appear to be a bottleneck for the 1080 ti.

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reddit.com › r/amd › set and forget 5600x pbo, curve optimizer -30, which tests for stability?
r/Amd on Reddit: Set and forget 5600X PBO, Curve Optimizer -30, which tests for stability?
January 11, 2021 -

Not trying to set any records, just want to optimize my media/gaming PC and use it for the next 5 years. Found this video from Optimum Tech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfkrp25dpQ0 which suggests turning on PBO2 and set Curve Optimizer, All Core to -30 (Max) for 5600X.

I have a 5600X and ASUS B550F-Wifi on 1401 BIOS (should have AGESA 1.1.8.0) with DOCP/XMP turned on for my RAM which was a 'set and forget' decision. Noticed that AMD overclocking is behind a click accept on some warranty warning which got me thinking: What is an accepted way to test for stability? Cinebench for a few hours? Prime95? Blender Benchmark on CPU mode?

This is my first AMD build ever, and have not built a desktop for half a decade so I am out of date. I recall maybe a year or so ago hearing about warnings not to use Furmark (or was it AIDA64?) which could damage your CPU.

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reddit.com › r/overclocking › ryzen 5 5600 pbo recommended values?
r/overclocking on Reddit: Ryzen 5 5600 PBO recommended values?
March 20, 2024 -

Hi i got a new 5600 yesterday and completly stock it boosts to 4450mhz all cores playing and in cinebench. It drains 1.18mv (monitored on hwinfo). In cinebench R20 it does 4337 points. Temps are really great. I was thinking about trying pbo, though never used that before. Can you give me any start point values? Thanks! I use IDcooling SE214-XT!

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Ryzen Master - PBO Curve Optimizer Control - Configure in Windows Now! | [H]ard|Forum
April 20, 2022 - Mine was working with stock setting voltage wise. If I set this curve up on BIOS without PBO, do I have a shot at stability? ... Automatic curve-optimizer seems useless to me. It picked a range of values from -22 to -29 for the cores on my 5600X which isn't remotely stable.
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I've heard that overclocking the 5600x "sucks" compared to under volting so what I've done is I undervolted it in my motherboard for a -20 PBO curve on all cores. So far it seems stable but I'd still get all the same performance as my max core clock is still the same. I primarily would like to game so just under volting isnt it. Some people told me that its best to under volt it then apply some other stuff however I haven't been able to find any guides that go about this in depth other than one where someone just listed what values they use. Basically I'm wondering what the best way to squeeze gaming performance out of my 5600x is. I've got a beefy cooler (Arctic 2 360) and a good motherboard (MSI Mag B550, Latest bios) so i'd like to squeeze as much performance out as possible without running into stability issues/greatly reducing the lifespan. I feel there are two camps of thought on overclocking Ryzen 5600x. The first will maximize cooling, disable PBO and power saving features, and set a fixed clock-speed for all cores at the lowest voltage possible. I think this is likely the best method of the two for people only concerned with fps in games as a fixed all core overclock should provide the best overall gaming result. Focus on keeping the chip as cool as possible at the lowest voltage possible and let it rip. Once a good over-clock is found the only issue becomes chip longevity...as these are new chips nobody really knows how fast they might degrade from a 24/7 overclock. The second camp falls into the curve optimizer undervolt group. That group wants to control heat as well as optimize cpu performance by opening up the max possible clocks the cpu will run if allowed to do things using its internal algorithm balancing voltage, temps, and clock-speed. By opening up the limits placed on the cpu and not forcing it to a fixed clock, this group is looking for Ryzen to show its stuff using the same method AMD uses but with higher limits and lower initial voltage. The only issue here is really stability as AMD likely would have done much of this themselves if the chips were all stable doing this. Longevity shouldn't be as much of a concern here as the chip is only boosting to those now hopefully higher clocks when processor workload requires it...and even then the voltages are generally as good or lower than stock under full load. I don't think both methods work particularly well together which trips up many Ryzen users looking to over-clock. If you're looking for an overclock to maximize gaming go for a fixed 24/7 over-clock. If you're looking to optimize the cpu to runs its best without the downsides of a 24/7 over-clock then undervolting and curve optimizing is probably your best bet. There is a third option, which I recommend, which is to simply provide good cooling at stock clocks and let the 5600x do its algorithm thing...while focusing on tweaking memory timings and IF speeds to maximize Ryzens performance.
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I feel there are two camps of thought on overclocking Ryzen 5600x. The first will maximize cooling, disable PBO and power saving features, and set a fixed clock-speed for all cores at the lowest voltage possible. I think this is likely the best method of the two for people only concerned with fps in games as a fixed all core overclock should provide the best overall gaming result. Focus on keeping the chip as cool as possible at the lowest voltage possible and let it rip. Once a good over-clock is found the only issue becomes chip longevity...as these are new chips nobody really knows how fast they might degrade from a 24/7 overclock. The second camp falls into the curve optimizer undervolt group. That group wants to control heat as well as optimize cpu performance by opening up the max possible clocks the cpu will run if allowed to do things using its internal algorithm balancing voltage, temps, and clock-speed. By opening up the limits placed on the cpu and not forcing it to a fixed clock, this group is looking for Ryzen to show its stuff using the same method AMD uses but with higher limits and lower initial voltage. The only issue here is really stability as AMD likely would have done much of this themselves if the chips were all stable doing this. Longevity shouldn't be as much of a concern here as the chip is only boosting to those now hopefully higher clocks when processor workload requires it...and even then the voltages are generally as good or lower than stock under full load. I don't think both methods work particularly well together which trips up many Ryzen users looking to over-clock. If you're looking for an overclock to maximize gaming go for a fixed 24/7 over-clock. If you're looking to optimize the cpu to runs its best without the downsides of a 24/7 over-clock then undervolting and curve optimizing is probably your best bet. There is a third option, which I recommend, which is to simply provide good cooling at stock clocks and let the 5600x do its algorithm thing...while focusing on tweaking memory timings and IF speeds to maximize Ryzens performance. What i'm doing is I've set the max boost overclock to +50 and im going to tune my curve tuning down to the max (right now -20 at all cores and a +50 boost seems stable) I guess this method is a lot closer to the second one as the clock speed isnt fixed.
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r/Amd on Reddit: 5600x Max PBO + 10x scalar+ Curve Optimizer -15
February 25, 2021 - I was thinking of overclocking myself but I figured I'd just let amd boost on its own with PBO ... Awesome, same MT as my 3700x... ... I know right, I had a ryzen 3600 and it was a pig. Amd really ironed out the kinks from zen2 ... I'm not entirely sure about asus but on the msi board, curve optimisation is in the settings > amd overclocking > pbo
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Ryzen 5 5600 PBO Settings - CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory - Linus Tech Tips
June 9, 2023 - I set the override up to 200MHz and set -15 for curve optimizer. Tried -20 too, but it was slower by 200 points in R23. With -15 i got 4575 all core around @1.21V most of the time, and single cores boosting to 4650. Highest voltage I've seen was 1.29. Temps got better too, I got like a good -6 to -8C, running around 73-75C at full load insted of 79-81, and still getting around 11000-11100 in Cinebench.