I recently upgraded my PC with a 9800X3D, 2x16GB 6000MHz CL26 RAM, and a B850 motherboard. I was excited to run the FactorioBox benchmarks since Factorio is very sensitive to CPU speed and RAM latency. Unfortunately, my score was around 440, which puts me in the lower 10% of what others with the same CPU have achieved. I've already enabled EXPO and spent around two hours trying different settings with some help from a friend, but the improvements have been minimal, mostly with turning off Windows Virtualization-Based Security and hyper-threading, resulting in only about a 5% gain. However, my Cinebench multi-core score was around 21k, which is in line with the average. I'm curious to know what others are doing to achieve significantly better results – if you have a 9800X3D, could you share your scores from FactorioBox and let me know if you were using default settings or if you overclocked?
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Why stress yourself comparing with others? Maybe they’ve built unique setups that push their scores up higher. The real question is whether you're facing any issues while gaming like low FPS or stuttering? I’ve got the same CPU, and after enabling EXPO and making some tweaks, I just enjoy my rig without stressing about scores.
So, why not just disable the x3D feature on your motherboard to save some money if you’re not seeing any issues?
Quick tip - make sure your display cable is connected to your GPU rather than your motherboard, just to rule that out!
I recently tried that setup and got 497 with my 9800X3D overclocked, so who knows? It seems like many high scorers might be overclockers influencing the ranks. My CPU temps stayed comfortable at around 39-40°C.
It’s not unusual for players pushing for new benchmark records to utilize advanced cooling methods like liquid nitrogen to achieve those impressive overclocks!
Did you enable Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)? Also, check your temperatures to ensure you’re not thermal throttling. You might want to compare your Cinebench results as well to rule out any potential outliers. Many users undervolt their x3D for efficiency, which could help with performance too.
Just turning on PBO isn't enough; you'll need to adjust the curve settings for it to be effective. It's more complex than just flipping a switch.
I enabled PBO, but my improvements were minor (around 5%), and I did experience some boot issues afterwards, possibly linked to using AMD Ryzen Master.
On the topic of temps, I find that my CPU only hits about 50°C during the Factorio benchmark, but it can peak at around 90°C in Cinebench.
Overclocks and the silicon lottery definitely play a role in those scores.
Have you thought about reinstalling Windows or at least updating your drivers? Sometimes a fresh install can resolve lingering issues.
It's likely some folks are finding ways to inflate their benchmark scores. I managed a score around 350 on a 7800X3D, and that seems to line up with your results.
That’s an interesting point! I wonder if FactorioBox filters out duplicate results from the same user, as that could skew higher with repeat submissions.
Technically, Linux users could see better performance in Factorio due to CPU scheduling improvements, but it doesn’t entirely explain your lower results.
I don't have any in-game problems; I just found the score difference intriguing. With such a gap, I was wondering if there's a performance tuning option I might be missing.