13600k P cores stuck at 2500mhz

[del8boy]

hi all I was hopeing I would get some help here, (AGAIN). I am running a 13600k@ AIOC and P cores seem not to go past 2500mhz. Would this be due to only using one MB power cable (MB=Strix Z690 Gaming-A) Cooling=Silent Loop 2. No difference at Stock speed.
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Thanks all.

 

[Tetras]

Did you board come with that bios? If not, did you do the ME update?

 

[del8boy]

I had to update the bios to 2204 due to the cpu being a 13th gen. I also did the ME update. I guess I will redo the update. Thanks I will let you know.

 

[Tetras]

I had to update the bios to 2204 due to the cpu being a 13th gen. I also did the ME update. I guess I will redo the update. Thanks I will let you know.

Before you do any updates, did you try clear CMOS and load defaults?

 

[del8boy]

Followed your advice updated the MEUpdateTool Version 16.1.25.2020 down loaded from the Asus Driver website for Strix Z690..

HWmonitor reports back P core 2500mhz @Max and E cores 3901 @ max.

 

[Tetras]

HWmonitor reports back P core 2500mhz @Max and E cores 3901 @ max.

Sounds like maybe the P core turbo is turned off, but it should be on by default. Did you try my above suggestion about clear CMOS & load defaults?

Do your scores in stuff like 3D Mark and cinebench reflect that the CPU is underclocked?

 

[del8boy]

Yes I cleared CMOS and loaded defaults
Check in Bios (CPU-powermanagement control) is enabled.
Cinebench R23 score Single 981 - Multi core 14696
Max cpu temp 36C on HWmonitor

 

[del8boy]

Hi just ran intel ETU Optimiser set to P 55x and E 43x max temp 55C

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[del8boy]

May have to re-install Window 11, what do you think

 

[Tetras]

Hi just ran intel ETU Optimiser set to P 55x and E 43x max temp 55C

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I've never heard of this program so not sure what I'm looking at.

Yes I cleared CMOS and loaded defaults
Check in Bios (CPU-powermanagement control) is enabled.
Cinebench R23 score Single 981 - Multi core 14696
Max cpu temp 36C on HWmonitor

Overclock3D have a review of the 13600K and from the review, you should be getting a much higher score. Hopefully someone more familiar with Cinebench can confirm that.

May have to re-install Window 11, what do you think

If it's not a big deal, then sure. No harm in it.

What Windows power plan are you on?

 

[Joxeon]

Go to the bios and then go advanced > CPU configuration > CPU power management control > and make sure turbo is set to enable.

 

[del8boy]

Windows Power Plan set to Balanced and setting both at 15minutes.
Turbo within Bios is set at Enabled.

I will look at the Pump mounting and redo. I will advise. Thank you

 

[del8boy]

Hi Just to advise I re-installed pump header with new thermal paste and added second cpu power lead. CPU-Z shows 5100mhz. great fixed thanks a lot for your help