If you’re a proud owner of the Ryzen 7 5700G and want to maximize its capabilities, you’re in the right place. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to overclock both the CPU cores and onboard graphics. Overclocking can deliver free performance boosts, giving you smoother gaming and more responsive productivity. Let’s dive into this process and see what gains you can expect!
Why Overclock the Ryzen 7 5700G?
The Ryzen 7 5700G comes with integrated Vega graphics, making it ideal for builds without a dedicated GPU. By overclocking both the CPU and GPU cores, you can:
- Enhance gaming performance
- Boost productivity tasks
- Improve system efficiency and responsiveness
We used a 240mm AIO cooler for this guide, but a good-quality air cooler should also yield positive results.
Important Preparations
Before jumping into overclocking, here are a few essential steps:
- Set Dual Channel Memory: Ryzen APUs (like the Vega) benefit greatly from dual-channel RAM. If you have two memory sticks, ensure they’re in the correct slots for dual-channel mode to achieve optimal performance.
- Reset to Default Settings: Clear any previous BIOS settings to start fresh.
- Enable XMP/DOCP Profile: Go into your BIOS settings and enable XMP or DOCP to match your RAM’s rated speeds and timings.
Baseline Performance (Stock Settings)
We ran benchmarks to establish the Ryzen 7 5700G’s stock performance. Here are the results:
- Cinebench R23:
- Multi-core: 13,753
- Single-core: 1,448
- 3DMark Time Spy (CPU Only): 8,532
- 3DMark Night Raid (Combined): 16,039
At stock settings, the single-core boost reached 4.65 GHz, while the multi-core hovered around 4.4 GHz, with maximum temperatures around 58°C.
Step 1: Overclocking the CPU Using AMD’s Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)
PBO is an efficient way to boost CPU performance, leveraging AMD’s algorithms for better speed and stability. Here’s how to do it:
- Enter BIOS: Go to AMD Overclocking settings.
- Set PBO to Advanced: Select “Motherboard” limits for more flexibility.
- Enable Curve Optimizer: Set it to “All Cores” and apply a negative offset of -25.
- Set Boost Clock Override: Increase by +200 MHz.
- Adjust Vcore Voltage: Set to around 1.34 volts for stability.
Overclocked CPU Benchmark Results:
- Cinebench R23:
- Multi-core: 14,053
- Single-core: 1,523
- 3DMark Time Spy (CPU Only): 8,716
- 3DMark Night Raid (Combined): 16,553
This setup achieved a stable 4.6 GHz across all cores with a maximum temperature of 61°C. We gained a noticeable performance boost in multi-core applications and elevated the single-core boost to 4.85 GHz.
Step 2: Overclocking the Vega Integrated Graphics
With the CPU overclocked, we shifted focus to the onboard graphics. You can choose to let PBO handle the GPU or set a manual overclock. Here’s both approaches:
- Using PBO for GPU:
- Go to Precision Boost settings and set an additional +200 MHz boost.
- Manual GPU Overclocking:
- Clock Frequency: Set to 2,400 MHz.
- Core Voltage: Adjust to 1.25 volts.
Overclocked GPU Benchmark Results (Manual Settings):
- 3DMark Night Raid: 17,034
Compared to stock, this overclock delivered higher frame rates and smoother performance in graphics-intensive tasks. It’s a great way to squeeze extra performance out of the integrated Vega GPU.
Optional RAM Tuning for Maximum Gains
For those interested in pushing performance even further, upgrading or overclocking RAM can make a significant difference with Ryzen APUs. In our testing, installing faster RAM yielded an impressive 18,941 points in Night Raid—a record score for this APU.
Summary of Performance Gains
| Test | Stock | CPU OC (PBO) | CPU + GPU OC (Manual) | RAM Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,753 | 14,053 | 14,053 | – |
| Cinebench R23 Single | 1,448 | 1,523 | 1,523 | – |
| 3DMark Time Spy (CPU) | 8,532 | 8,716 | 8,716 | – |
| 3DMark Night Raid | 16,039 | 16,553 | 17,034 | 18,941 |
The results show that overclocking can significantly improve both the CPU and GPU performance of the Ryzen 7 5700G, giving you smoother gameplay and faster multi-threaded performance.
Conclusion: A Free Boost in Performance
Overclocking the Ryzen 7 5700G can be a game-changer, especially if you’re working with integrated graphics. By leveraging PBO for the CPU and experimenting with manual overclocking for the GPU, you’ll achieve free performance gains without compromising stability or efficiency.
Whether you’re overclocking for gaming or productivity, these settings give you the flexibility to achieve the best results possible. Remember to monitor temperatures closely, and feel free to experiment within safe voltage and frequency ranges.
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