I recently undervolted my 5080 to 975 volts at 3000 MHz with a memory clock of 2000 MHz, plus I increased the power limit to 110. Can someone break down what this actually does in simple terms? I've never overclocked or undervolted anything before, so I need some basics.
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Essentially, undervolting means your GPU uses less power to achieve the same speeds—in your case, 3000 MHz. By undervolting and overclocking at the same time, you're effectively making your GPU more efficient: it uses less power and generates less heat while potentially running faster. GPU manufacturers generalize settings for all GPUs, so some can be pushed further than others based on individual performance.
So, from what I understand, the 5080 tends to perform better when undervolted? And are the settings I've chosen good for a beginner? Sorry, I'm still figuring this out.