Letting an 8320 run the same as an 8350

[Razor88]

Hey guys.

I want to know if it is possible for an 8320 to run the same way that an 8350 does? By this I mean the same speed AND with the same power saving features, and same Turbo boost (from 4Ghz to 4.2Ghz).

Specs:

CPU: FX-8320

Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo

Mobo: M5A97 evo R2.0

PSU: Antec HCG-M 620W

 

[Stjohn Russell]

So over clocking it ? Just use AMD overdrive and tweak the core multiplier

http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/amd-overdrive/Pages/overview.aspx

 

[Razor88]

So over clocking it ? Just use AMD overdrive and tweak the core multiplier

http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/amd-overdrive/Pages/overview.aspx

Not simply overclocking though, since most overclocking guides tell you to disable cool and quiet and Turbo Core.

I've also heard that overclocking is better done in the BIOS.

 

[Stjohn Russell]

I use AMD OverDrive and i have no problems its also very easy yes you will need cool and quiet off but as for turbo core leave it enabled i do just that with no problems

 

[Razor88]

I use AMD OverDrive and i have no problems its also very easy yes you will need cool and quiet off but as for turbo core leave it enabled i do just that with no problems

The thing is, as far as I know, the 8320 and the 8350 are the same chip, it's just that the one is (possibly) binned higher than the other. So there must be a way for an 8320 to run like an 8350, even with Turbo core enabled.

Whether it will be stable at the same voltages is another matter due to the potentially lower binning.

 

[Stjohn Russell]

Just perform a simple overclock using core multiplier while leaving turbo core enabled you will get the same performance as a 8350

 

[Razor88]

Just perform a simple overclock using core multiplier while leaving turbo core enabled you will get the same performance as a 8350

Ok. Any reason why it's recommended to turn off Turbo core though?

 

[Calculatron]

Stability and safety reasons, I believe. When Turbo is activated, the CPU often gives itself a nice jolt of energy to match the increase in multiplier. If you're running near the danger zone, the last thing you want is your computer to inadvertently finish the job for you.

Once you find a stable overclock, some people say it's okay to turn back on some features. However, I think you have to use Offset voltages to successfully do that.

If you overclock with Offset voltages, all the other features may remain the same.

 

[Razor88]

Stability and safety reasons, I believe. When Turbo is activated, the CPU often gives itself a nice jolt of energy to match the increase in multiplier. If you're running near the danger zone, the last thing you want is your computer to inadvertently finish the job for you.

Once you find a stable overclock, some people say it's okay to turn back on some features. However, I think you have to use Offset voltages to successfully do that.

If you overclock with Offset voltages, all the other features may remain the same.

Makes perfect sense, thanks Calculatron

 

[Calculatron]

No problem!

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[Razor88]

No problem!

(I take payment in cookies; chocolate chip or macadamia nut will suffice.)

I live in South Africa, so I'm afraid you have to pay for shipping 😛.

 

[Calculatron]

Cookie recipe then?

 

[Stjohn Russell]

Here you go

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies/77c14e03-d8b0-4844-846d-f19304f61c57

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/white-chocolate-macadamia-nut-cookies-iii/