Ryzen 7 9800X3D Overclocked To 7.241GHz With LN2 On MSI MEG X870E Godlike

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Previous Record Of 6.9GHz Shattered Within A Day!

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  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to a record-breaking 7.241GHz using liquid nitrogen cooling.
  • This achievement surpasses the previous record of 6.9GHz, which was also set using the same CPU.
  • This level of extreme overclocking required 1.969 volts, which is much higher than normal.

The overclocking scene has reached new heights, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reaching a mind-blowing 7.241GHz with the help of liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling.

This achievement was made possible by the MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard, one of MSI’s top-tier AM5 boards designed for extreme overclocking.

Why it matters: Just yesterday, overclockers managed to run Valorant at 1500 FPS at 6.9GHz using the 9800X3D. Now, the record has already been shattered, with the CPU hitting 7.241GHz.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Overclocked To 7.241Ghz
While impressive, these extreme overclocked speeds are not practical for everyday use.

MSI’s overclocking team set a new record using their top-of-the-line X870E MEG GODLIKE motherboard. The results have been confirmed and added to HWBOT. This shows the raw power of AMD’s Ryzen 9 9800X3D.

MSI specifically used LN2 cooling to maintain system stability and prevent the CPU from overheating. Traditional air or even water cooling isn’t nearly sufficient for maintaining sub-zero temperatures.

Moreover, the CPU was powered with an extremely high 1.969 volts. For comparison, most desktop CPUs run at much lower voltages, usually between 1.2 and 1.4 volts.

While this level of voltage is risky in normal use, it’s essential for pushing the CPU beyond its usual limits.

It also appears that Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), also known as hyperthreading, was turned off to reduce heat and improve core stability. Disabling SMT helps maximize performance from each core, a common technique in extreme overclocking.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Overclocked To 7.241Ghz
CPU-Z screenshot of Ryzen 9800X3D running at 7.241GHz using 1.969 volts.

However, it’s important to note for most users, these extreme speeds aren’t needed. Even top-tier gaming PCs or professional workstations usually don’t need more than 5 GHz. This form of overclocking is more about breaking records than practical application.

Anyhow, with Intel’s new Core Ultra 200 series CPUs struggling to outpace the Ryzen 9 9800X3D, AMD’s latest chip is shaping up to be a top choice for gamers and content creators.

Early tests show an 8% boost in gaming performance and up to a 15% improvement in multi-threaded tasks compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

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