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Overclocking The Ryzen 7 2700X processor

Overclocking a Ryzen 7 2700X  processor

You've been able to read all the tweaked/overclocked results throughout our benchmark suite/session. On this page, I want to disclose what we did in order to overclock as we did.


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You guys know it, when you're gonna tweak, always invest in good hardware. And that includes a proper MOBO/PSU/Memory and cooling), the cheaper motherboards often are not well tuned for enthusiast overclocking with fewer power phases. Please. never underestimate a good power supply and sure, proper processor cooling. Overclocking with a more core processor (doesn't matter if that is Intel or AMD) is more difficult than you expect it to be. You could apply a fixed voltage.


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What you need to do:

  1. Enable and start at 4200 MHz (42 Multiplier)
  2. Apply 1.40V to the CPU (or simply leave it at auto).
  3. Enable XMP on our memory kit (3200 MHz CL14)
  4. Multiplier and Voltage wise, work your way upwards from there.

Ryzen likes fast memory, so with this dual-channel (single rank) setup we really can recommend higher frequency memory like the 3200 MHz kits used. G.Skill will also release a Ryzen optimized 3400 MHz kit, only you can decide whether or not that is worth the extra dough though.

A small tip

Mind you I mentioned voltage tweaking, the reality is that leaving the motherboard and altering just the CPU multiplier is sufficient as well. We reached 4300 MHz on ALL cores this way (air-cooling). 4400 Mhz is possible but requires better cooling. A reason why you should tweak CPU voltage, however, is that you can define the lowest needed Voltage for your target frequency. Less voltage equals to less heat and power consumption, your choice of course.


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Here is an example of the Ryzen 7 2700X at 4300 MHz @ all cores. By manually tweaking that, you can probably suffice at 1.45v We used the stock AMD air cooling here, 4300 MHz ran upwards to ~80 Degrees C range overclocked this way. Ergo, liquid cooling = recommended.

In closing, I want to mention that I expect most Ryzen Series 2000 CPUs to be able to hit 4.2 up-to 4.4 GHz with at least proper cooling. I expect most processors to hit 4.3 GHz stable, and some parts can reach 4.4 GHz. It's a bit of a luck of a draw really.


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