I just ran a benchmark after finally updating my BIOS due to the Intel chipset degradation issue. My hardware's performance is significantly below what I expected. I've got some ideas on how to fix this myself, but I'd love to hear from others with more expertise.
Here are my userbenchmark results: [UserBenchmark Results](https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/70456356)
It looks like my CPU performed the worst, and I'm worried it might be because I waited too long to update the BIOS and it degraded over time. What are my options to address this? Should I consider warranty claims, overclocking, or possibly buying a new CPU? It feels like the damage might be irreversible.
My Zotac GPU isn't surprising, so I could probably overclock it easily with Afterburner. However, I was shocked to see my RAM in the 4th percentile. I have 4 sticks of 16GB DDR5, and I suspect that my XMP profile might be off, but I can't remember the exact changes I made around a year and a half ago.
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading my situation!
5 Answers
Make sure you update your BIOS and re-enable XMP settings. After that, monitor your temperatures and re-benchmark using better software like Cinebench, Superposition, or TimeSpy—these will give you a more accurate reading.
Stay away from UserBenchmark! Run a Cinebench multicore test for about 10 minutes while monitoring your CPU temperatures and power draw. This will provide much more reliable data on your CPU performance.
Yes, your RAM's current clock speed might be affecting performance significantly. It's likely clocked to around 2000MHz/4000MT/s, which is pretty low. Just enabling XMP might help, but if you run into issues, it's worth exploring other options.
It sounds like your RAM is running stock speeds because you have all four slots filled. That can definitely slow down performance. Consider turning on XMP, but be prepared that you might face boot issues. If that's a concern, you might want to return the RAM to get a kit with just two sticks or just remove two sticks so you can optimize with XMP. Check your motherboard's QVL for compatible RAM choices too.
Honestly, I'd recommend avoiding UserBenchmark. Instead, try running Cinebench R23 and check your scores on CPU Monkey's webpage for a better comparison. That should give you a clearer picture of where your CPU stands against others.
Definitely give XMP a shot and see what happens. If it doesn't work, you may need to consider a RAM upgrade.