How to Overclock Ryzen 5 5600G: A Simple and Efficient Process

Overclocking Ryzen 5 5600G: A Simple and Efficient Process

Overclocking your Ryzen 5 5600G processor can be done in a few simple steps, and today we’ll show you how to do it using AMD’s Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO). This method is easier, faster, and more efficient than manual overclocking and provides excellent stability. By adjusting settings in your BIOS, you can achieve a noticeable improvement in performance without risking stability.

What You’ll Need:

• AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
• Decent CPU Cooler (we use the DeepCool AS500 CPU cooler in this guide)
• Dual Channel RAM Configuration
• Motherboard with PBO support

Step 1: Set Your System Back to Stock Settings

Before we begin, it’s important to restore default settings in your motherboard’s BIOS. This ensures a clean slate before applying overclocking settings.

1. Restart your computer.
2. Enter BIOS (usually by pressing the DEL key during boot-up).
3. In BIOS, restore default settings and turn XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) on. This ensures your RAM operates at the rated speed.
4. Save and restart into Windows.

Step 2: Overclocking Your Ryzen CPU with PBO

Now that we’re ready, let’s begin with overclocking the CPU cores. AMD’s Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) makes this process straightforward and safe. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Enter BIOS again and navigate to the AMD Overclocking settings.
2. Set PBO to Advanced and choose the Motherboard limits for the maximum overclock.
3. Set the Curve Optimizer to All Cores and select Negative 30. This adjusts the voltage curve for a more stable overclock.
4. Set the Boost Clock Override to +200 MHz. This gives your CPU a slight performance bump.
5. Set the Vcore Voltage to 1.34V. This ensures a stable overclock while avoiding instability.

Save the settings and restart into Windows.

Step 3: Testing CPU Performance with Cinebench

To test the performance gains, we’ll run Cinebench to benchmark both single-core and multi-core performance.

• Multi-Core Score: 11,576 points
• Single-Core Score: 1,507 points
• Temperature: 65°C (Well within safe limits)
• Power Draw: Under 80W

As you can see, we achieved a 4.6 GHz+ all-core overclock on the Ryzen CPU during rendering, which is an impressive boost in performance with minimal temperature increase and power consumption.

Step 4: Overclocking the Integrated Graphics (Vega GPU)

Now, let’s move on to the onboard graphics (Vega GPU). Overclocking the integrated graphics will give you a nice performance boost, especially for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks.

Here’s how to overclock the Vega GPU:

1. Enter BIOS and adjust the Graphics Core Clock to 2,250 MHz.
2. Set the Core Voltage to 1.25V to ensure stability.
3. Save your settings and restart into Windows.

Step 5: Test Vega GPU Performance with 3DMark

With the integrated GPU overclocked, it’s time to test the graphics performance. Running 3DMark will show us the difference.

• Graphics Score: 19,104 points (a 9% improvement)
• CPU Score: 13,780 points (a 6% improvement)

This represents a free performance boost for both the CPU and integrated graphics, all while maintaining the same power draw and temperatures as before.

Results: What Have We Achieved?

By following these steps, we were able to extract some extra performance from both the Ryzen 5 5600G CPU and its Vega onboard graphics. Here’s a summary of what we achieved:

• Improved CPU Performance: A boost in both multi-core and single-core performance.
• Boosted Vega GPU Performance: A 9% increase in graphics performance, which is fantastic for gaming or general GPU-intensive tasks.
• Temperature and Power Efficiency: The CPU remained cool at 65°C, and the power draw stayed under 80W—ideal for 24/7 usage.

Conclusion: Is Overclocking Your Ryzen 5 5600G Worth It?

In conclusion, overclocking your Ryzen 5 5600G CPU with onboard graphics can yield great results, especially for users looking to improve productivity or gaming performance without spending extra money on dedicated GPUs. By using AMD’s PBO technology, we were able to achieve a stable overclock and boost both CPU and GPU performance for free.

If you have a decent cooler and your motherboard supports PBO, this overclocking method is definitely worth trying. Just remember, results can vary depending on your system’s cooling, RAM configuration, and motherboard.

For those who already have a dedicated GPU, you can skip the onboard graphics overclocking and focus solely on the CPU overclock for a significant performance boost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I overclock my Ryzen CPU without a dedicated cooler?
It’s highly recommended to have a good CPU cooler to maintain safe temperatures. The DeepCool AS500 used in this guide works well, but any decent cooler should suffice.

2. Will this overclock damage my CPU?
As long as you follow the settings in this guide, the risk of damage is low. The PBO method is designed to work safely within the limits of your CPU.

3. Do I need special RAM to overclock?
For best results, make sure your RAM is in dual-channel configuration. Ryzen CPUs perform significantly better when RAM is configured this way.