The actual frequencies:
As with every new processor test, our first idea is to check if the announced frequencies are actually reached. To do this, we will use the Cinebench R23 benchmark. Two cases will be used: a single core bench and a second one in multi core. The idea is to be able to judge the frequency reached and thus, to compare with what was announced by AMD in its slides.
Remember that the Boost frequency in bench is different depending on the processor. Be careful, as AMD points out, when we talk about maximum Boost frequency, it is the maximum frequency achievable by one of the processor’s cores running a single-core workload(mono-thread). The maximum boost varies according to several factors: the load, the cooling system and therefore the temperature of your processor. This is a concept to keep in mind.
If the frequencies are not respected, it could mean a problematic BIOS, because basically the frequencies of your processor must be reached. It could also be due to your cooling system if it is not efficient enough. The processor reaching too high temperatures will be limited and therefore reduce its frequencies. It is also possible that certain options may restrict the processor, as we saw in our test of the Intel Core i9-13900K on the NZXT N7 Z790, which is why it is important to check.
First step, we leave everything in AUTO in the BIOS except the EXPO profile that we load to have a frequency of 6000 MT/s in 30-38-38-96 for our memory kit. We do not make any other changes in the BIOS.
Test with the Ryzen 5 7600 :
Let’s inspect the frequencies of our AMD Ryzen 5 7600 processor and its 6 cores. In single core, we can see that core #1 reaches a frequency of 5150 MHz which is slightly higher than the 5.1 GHz announced by AMD. We won’t complain about it.
When the 6 cores are used, the frequency no longer varies according to the CCD, since the Ryzen 5 7600 has only one CCD. The 6 cores stabilize at 4950/5000 MHz on a multithreadedtask.
Good news, our processor seems to be perfectly operational to start our various benchmarks. Let’s not forget that we are equipped with a 480mm custom cooling loop.
