Creator of CTR (Clock Tuner For Ryzen), Yuri Bubliy (1usmus), announced the latest update to its tool, which would allow users running AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 Desktop CPUs to achieve 5.0 GHz clocks. The new CTR 2.1 update also brings a range of features and updates to the user interface CTR to make things easier for users.
It is now possible to achieve 5.0 GHz clock speeds on AMD Ryzen 5000 ‘Zen 3’ CPUs for desktops, thanks to the CTR 2.1 update (Ryzen clock tuner)
CTR (Clock Tuner For Ryzen) has been widely developed in recent months and the latest update should make the 5 GHz dream clock possible for many users running the AMD Ryzen 5000 Desktop CPU.
There are a number of features that are part of the new Hybrid OC mode, but the main one is the PX Profile, which is considered the best solution for games, benchmarks and general workloads. The PX Profile offers a stable (and effective) fixed frequency, which is unaffected by any limits, thermal EDC temperature control, temperature control or stretching. Using the PX Profile, you can achieve higher clocks while running the chip at lower voltages than what you get out of the box. It is said to be safe and easy to set up.
The following are the main highlights of the CTR 2.1 (Clock Tuner For AMD Ryzen) update:
- The CTR will automatically find the best cores for PX PROFILE during diagnosis (for AMD Ryzen 5900X and 5600X-4 max, for 5950X and 5800X – 6 and for Zen 2 – 2 max temporary). There is no increase in the time of diagnosis. You will see the result on the PROFILES page.
- The CTR will automatically set the frequency for all recommended cores (also occurs during diagnosis). All other cores that are not in the group will run at a reduced frequency. Due to this maximum stability and fault tolerance are achieved.
- Since the processor often works with a combined load of 1 to 6 cores, a high load rating speed is required to switch profiles as accurately as possible. Depending on the current operating profile, the search rate of the sensor also changes. PX PROFILE is the most sensitive, the polling period of the sensor is every 150ms (for P1 – 250 and for P2 – 200).
- The updated HYBRID OC has a reduced profile uptime. For processors with 6, 12 or 24 cores P1 or P2, the activation time is reduced by 30%.
- Updated priority system. P1 PROFILE has a higher priority than P2. P2 PROFILE has a higher priority than PX. This makes it possible to avoid frequent or false profile changes. It also allows to significantly reduce the temperature of the processor.
- PX PROFILE has retention settings like other profiles. This will prevent a false shutdown of the profile if the load on the cores is pulsed.
- If the current TDC value is less than the TDC trigger (A), the PX PROFILE will be automatically disabled and the AMD Ryzen 5000 processor will enter standard boost mode. That is, in this mode the maximum energy savings are maintained.
- Enhanced security. While HYBRID OC is running, the CTR monitors the current-voltage. If this value exceeds 1.525 V, the CTR will automatically restart the system without user confirmation. I believe that some users can ignore the instructions, so I updated the rules of the security system.
- Checking for stuck sensors. There are situations when a sensor stops responding. At this point, the user can see an abnormal temperature, frequency or voltage value. I implemented a system that analyzes the state of the sensor.
Another update comes to the visual interface, which has a more minimalist look. Each button has several functions and there is also a nice rocket icon that lets you know which CTR profile is running on your system. Overall, AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 Desktop CPU owners can now reach 5 GHz relatively easily compared to before. The CTR 2.1 version will be available first to Patreon subscribers, but will have a version for the general public soon!