So, increasing the cycles per second allows the CPU to do more work. Which is also known as Frequency or Clock Speed. You know, core Architecture and the number of cycles per second dictate the performance of a CPU. The art of enforcing electronic components to perform at their maximum potential, despite the manufacturer’s intention, is known as overclocking. Because bugs and glitches can plague the preset you choose and discard the performance benefit. With that being said, overclocking from the BIOS is always stable and reliable. So, CPU tuning straight from the OS is an endearing and safe approach for a novice.

For example, incorrect core voltage (Vcore) or VID can fry up the processor. And it intimidates a great deal of users.īesides, tweaking different settings without sound knowledge might end up damaging the CPU altogether.

You see, BIOS is the first word that comes to mind when anyone speaks of overclocking. Though, you must ensure proper cooling of the processor to avoid damage. It is possible on both Intel and AMD systems, thanks to their proprietary software- Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) and Ryzen Master. You can overclock your CPU without getting into the nitty-gritty of BIOS.

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