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Ryzen 3600 Voltage
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Which mobo?
Asrock X470 Taichi with the latest bios (3.43). I do have a beta BIOS (3.46) from one of the Asrock team on a German site, but I'm not sure if I should bother as it uses AGESA 1.0.0.3AB (or ABA?) that AMD have pulled due to some problem or bugs?
This chip just runs way too hot and wants to boost constantly at voltages nearing 1.5V. I have to close all background apps for it to enter idle states, and even then it idles at around 50C with a good cooler and good case airflow.
I'm starting to think AMD still had some bugs and BIOS issues to iron out, but at the same time they wanted to release their chips on the 7/7 date.
I can see all sorts of complaints over the net regarding the Ryzen 3000 series (voltage, heat, boost speeds etc...). My chip has been hammered with high volts and temperatures just from gaming. Some benchmark scores are also starting to drop slightly and I really hope it's not CPU degradation starting to settle in already.
Found this:
Reports of Ryzen 3000 High Idle Voltage Exaggerated, a Case of the "Observer Effect"
https://www.techpowerup.com/257312/...age-exaggerated-a-case-of-the-observer-effect
AGESA ComboAM4 1.0.0.3ABA is the dodgy one that was recalled:
https://www.techpowerup.com/257514/...ggy-company-pulls-it-from-motherboard-vendors
If you have that in a BIOS update file, don't flash it.
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Asrock have just released a new BIOS today for the X470 Taichi (and probably other X470 boards too). It's version 3.50 and the description just says "Update AMD AGESA Combo-AM4 1.0.0.3"... It doesn't say if the AGESA is the AB or ABA version. I know Asrock are a little slow when it comes to the BIOS side of things, but hopefully they won't be using the dodgy AGESA version that AMD puled about a week ago.
Anyway, I think I'll go ahead and give it ago... Even if it does say it can't be downgraded once flashed (although I managed to revert back to 3.43 when I tested the 3.46 beta BIOS).
Ok not sure why my previous post is in black font, But nevermind.
I updated the Asrock Taichi X470 BIOS to the latest 3.50 version released today and have already noticed something isn't quite right. My Ryzen 5 3600 now idles at 3.6GHz @ 1.038v.... Before it would idle at 2.2GHz @ 0.919v. I've just reinstalled the latest AMD chipset drivers too. This is using the "Ryzen Balanced" power plan and everything set to default/auto in the BIOS as before.
I updated the Asrock Taichi X470 BIOS to the latest 3.50 version released today and have already noticed something isn't quite right. My Ryzen 5 3600 now idles at 3.6GHz @ 1.038v.... Before it would idle at 2.2GHz @ 0.919v. I've just reinstalled the latest AMD chipset drivers too. This is using the "Ryzen Balanced" power plan and everything set to default/auto in the BIOS as before.
Soldato
Try Power Saver mode in Windows. It sorted out my idling issues. I score slightly fewer points in benches if I forget to switch back to balanced. I might test to see if power saver and balanced give different fps in games, and if not I'll leave it in power saber until drivers and bios mature.
The normal Windows balanced mode lets it idle properly, but Ryzen balanced doesn't. It has at least shaved a very small bit of voltage from the boost speed (maxes out at 1.450V now)…. But at the same time the performance has decreased very slightly in benchmarks, but not by much. It doesn't boost as often to 4.2GHz now either, but it still hits 80C+ with the cooler fan running flat out when playing a game for 20 mins or so (Apex Legends at the moment).
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Do you mind trying this setting (i read another member used this)?
Windows Power: High Performance
Advance Power Option: Minimum Processor State: 1%; Maximum: 100%
Just tried it and it pretty much behaves the same way as windows balanced mode. Is it supposed to do anything differently? Asrock have definitely dialled back the auto voltages with their new BIOS as my cores never go over 1.450v now. Temps are still a bit crap though considering my case has multiple fans (positive airflow config) and a Matterhorn cooler which I have re-seated a couple of times now. The side panel on the case behind the motherboard gets absolutely baking during a gaming session!
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It is suppose to allow the cpu to downclock, vcore to go down during idle, and not lose performance. I use CPUz Bench to test each mode.
Windows balanced plan also allows the cores to downclock and the volts to drop to around 0.9v. It's a shame the Ryzen balanced plan can't do the same. CPU-Z bench shows better results using the Ryzen power plans instead of Windows default plans... But only a slight difference.
It's strange as the Ryzen balanced plan dropped the clocks and voltage when idling before I updated today to the latest BIOS from Asrock.
From what AMD_Robert said on reddit, sounds like AMD have still got some updates in the works.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/cbls9g/the_final_word_on_idle_voltages_for_3rd_gen_ryzen/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/cbls9g/the_final_word_on_idle_voltages_for_3rd_gen_ryzen/
EDIT 7/18/19 As a temporary workaround, you can use the standard Windows Balanced plan. Edit this plan to use 85% minimum processor state, 100% maximum processor state. (Example). This will chill things out as we continue to work this issue. Your 1T and nT scores shouldn't change at all (+/- the usual run-to-run variance). This will preserve boost, retain cc6 core sleeping, preserve idle downclocking/downvolting, but make the CPU more relaxed about boosting under light loads.
Please note that it is totally normal for your Ryzen to use voltages in a range of 0.200V - 1.500V -- this is the factory operating range of the CPU. It is also totally normal for the temperature to cycle through 10°C swings as boost comes on and off. You will always see these characteristics, as they're intended, so do not be surprised to see such values.
Please do not undervolt the chip or set a maximum processor state of 99%. These are ineffective and/or detrimental changes.
We appreciate the reports everyone has provided, and they are helpful. I will make an all-new post when I have a more comprehensive update to share. Thanks for your patience.
my default voltage was 1.2 something on auto , msi b450 ga
mines working on ryzen power plan min cpu state 99% max 100% but it's still down volting and operating like a 5% 100% windows power plan mines going as low as 0950
mines working on ryzen power plan min cpu state 99% max 100% but it's still down volting and operating like a 5% 100% windows power plan mines going as low as 0950
Soldato
A voltage of 1.5v is perfectly ordinary for Ryzen, in fact it does that more often when it's taxed less and it's perfectly fine. Volts is not a problem there.
I thnk you're worrying too much, and unfortunately a lot of worries out there. 81 degrees is totally fine for Ryzen playing a game even with a different cooler.
Ryzen do run hotter generally but it's perfectly fine and well within their tolerances.
It does boost a lot in windows that is how it works, mine was noisy and changing the fan profile made it a lot quieter.
My 'two' cents. Just trying to alleviate your concerns mate.
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1.5v is the normal operating voltage of Ryzen 3000 CPU's. This is because at 1.5v the CPU is not drawing high amps. But when they CPU comes under load the voltage drops and the current goes up. So in reality Ryzen 3000 CPU's under moderate to heavy load only run between 1.2v-1.35v. For single core boosts they might go up to 1.5v and high current if there is thermal headroom.
In short Voltage is not the issue in CPU degradation, at least not at this level. The real threat is current which causes high temps and electron migration (high temp also increases the rate of electron migration). So long as you stay below 80c for consistent use and only go up to 90c for short duration's you'll be fine.
In short Voltage is not the issue in CPU degradation, at least not at this level. The real threat is current which causes high temps and electron migration (high temp also increases the rate of electron migration). So long as you stay below 80c for consistent use and only go up to 90c for short duration's you'll be fine.
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That's not what what is happening with my 3600. Every benchmark I have run benefits significantly. Blender completes quicker and all runs quieter and consumes less power. I have been using it like this for over 6 months now, it has yet to crash or explode due to undervaulting.
By the way, I get 4.4GHz and every possible load, like a traditional overclock. None of this clocks jumping about business. And all at a cool 1.275v
how you running that overclock just leaving auto and putting 44.40 in frequency and an offset to keep at max 1.4 volts ?That's not what what is happening with my 3600. Every benchmark I have run benefits significantly. Blender completes quicker and all runs quieter and consumes less power. I have been using it like this for over 6 months now, it has yet to crash or explode due to undervaulting.
By the way, I get 4.4GHz and every possible load, like a traditional overclock. None of this clocks jumping about business. And all at a cool 1.275v
whys all the 3600 data still so fresh I feel like the data is as if the 3600 came out last week or something