AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X CPU has been turbocharged to a jaw-dropping 7.55 GHz by ASUS using the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO motherboard.
In a bid to showcase the extreme overclocking potential of its cutting-edge X870E motherboard series, ASUS has pushed the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X to unprecedented heights. Utilizing the mighty ROG Crosshair X870E HERO motherboard, ASUS has set a new milestone in overclocking benchmarks.
ASUS’s ace overclockers, SAFEDISK and ELMOR, meticulously prepared the ROG HERO motherboard equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU. To achieve this monumental feat, they used liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling, bringing temperatures down to a bone-chilling -188°C. For optimal overclocking, Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) was disabled, but all 16 cores on the 9950X remained active. The team adjusted the multiplier to x75 and dialed in a voltage of 1.025V, achieving an astounding speed of 7.55 GHz (7548.68 MHz for the detail-oriented).
However, reaching such dizzying speeds wasn’t just about the numbers. The overclockers decided to test their setup by running benchmarks, securing world records in five different categories: 7-Zip, Geekbench 3 Multi-core, Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, and HWBOT x265 4K. Here are the remarkable scores from their benchmark runs:
ASUS has also given enthusiasts an inside look by uploading a video on YouTube, detailing the entire process of overclocking the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU using the ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard.
The ASUS X870E and X870 motherboard series, alongside offerings from other manufacturers, are now available at various retailers. These motherboards feature impressive upgrades and new designs, enticing tech enthusiasts to upgrade from their current setups, such as the AM4 series, and embrace the AM5 platform. As more motherboard vendors showcase the capabilities of their flagship models, we can expect a flurry of overclocking feats in the near future.
