How Do I Overclock My Intel CPU on Windows?
OpenAI Assistfrom the left sidebar.
AI Assist is available starting with Intel XTU version 7.13.0.
It’s supported on the Intel Core i9-14900K and i9-14900KF processors, and possibly others.
SelectCharacterizeto let AI Assist run a series of tests to determine baseline performance and overclocking potential.
This shouldn’t take more than a minute.
You’ll see a list of estimated values.
These indicate the current values and the new values that will be applied once you’ve overclocked the CPU.
Review the changes, then selectApplyto commit to the overclocking tweaks.
reset your setup and test the new overclocking parameters to double-check things are running smoothly.
Also, see below for how to run a stress test.
Your processor’s name can usually be found on a sticker on your box.
Extract the ZIP file and launch the installer, accept the license agreement, and set up the program.
When the installation is complete, you’ll have to reboot your setup.
initiate the Intel Performance Maximizer.
Read the warning information, selectI Agree, then selectContinue.
Choose a driveon your gear (not a flash drive) and selectContinueto create aUEFIpartition.
If there’s not enough space on the drive, the program can allocate free space from other drives.
After the partition is created, selectContinueto begin performance testing your PC.
Try running a couple of programs to check that your system is stable.
Finally, power cycle your PC, then run a stress test (see how below).
How Do I Manually Overclock My Intel CPU?
Before you begin,run benchmarksusing a program like Intel XTU to get a baseline performance.
That way, you’ve got the option to accurately measure your performance gains.
modernize your system BIOSto double-check you have the latest version.
Reboot your rig and enter the BIOS.
How you get into the BIOS depends on your system’s manufacturer.
Multiply the base clock (BCLK) by the CPU multiplier to get your processor’s frequency.
Set theCPU core ratio(also called CPU voltage or Vcore).
Set theVoltage Modeto adaptive so that the Vcore only increases when the CPU’s frequency increases.
That way, you’ll reduce the risk of overheating and consume less power in the long run.
EnableIntel Speedstepif you don’t want your CPU running at the overclocked speed when idle.
Set theAVX offsetto -1 or -2.
That way, the multiplier will decrease while the CPU handles AVX workloads, which require extra voltage.
Set theLoad-Line Calibration (LLC)level to medium.
This will help prevent voltage droop by ensuring consistent voltage when your CPU is under load.
Reboot the system and trigger the same benchmarks you used for your baseline.
Subtract the baseline stats from the overclocked results to determine your gains.
Stress test your system to ensure it’s stable.
Every time you make further adjustments, run another stress test.
Can I Overclock My Intel Processor?
Not all Intel processors can be overclocked.
If your CPU’s model number has aKin it (Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K, etc.)
or anX, then it’s overclockable, but your motherboard’s chipset must also support overclocking.
Is It Safe to Overclock CPU?
It’s particularly important to manage the voltage and ensure your power supply can handle the extra draw.
You should also consider getting aliquid coolingunit to prevent the PC from overheating.
If you play resource-intensive video games with 3D graphics, consideroverclocking your RAMand GPU.
