{"id":26084,"date":"2024-04-03T16:32:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=26084"},"modified":"2024-04-03T16:32:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:32:46","slug":"guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Undervolting your GPU [Step by Step]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d102820aa\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d102820aa\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d102820aa\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Do_You_Really_Need_to_Undervolt_Your_Stock_GPU\" title=\"Do You Really Need to Undervolt Your Stock GPU?\">Do You Really Need to Undervolt Your Stock GPU?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Undervolting_What_Exactly_is_it_Anyway\" title=\"Undervolting: What Exactly is it Anyway?\">Undervolting: What Exactly is it Anyway?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#What_You_Need\" title=\"What You Need\">What You Need<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Explaining_Some_Jargon\" title=\"Explaining Some Jargon\">Explaining Some Jargon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Navigating_MSI_Afterburner_Understanding_the_UI\" title=\"Navigating MSI Afterburner: Understanding the UI\">Navigating MSI Afterburner: Understanding the UI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Getting_Started_Set_a_Baseline\" title=\"Getting Started: Set a Baseline\">Getting Started: Set a Baseline<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Getting_Started_Undervolting_on_the_Default_Voltage_Curve_Using_Afterburner\" title=\"Getting Started: Undervolting on the Default Voltage Curve Using Afterburner\">Getting Started: Undervolting on the Default Voltage Curve Using Afterburner<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Taking_the_Next_Step_Undervolting_with_a_Clock_Offset_Using_Afterburner\" title=\"Taking the Next Step: Undervolting with a Clock Offset Using Afterburner\">Taking the Next Step: Undervolting with a Clock Offset Using Afterburner<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-undervolting-your-gpu\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Undervolting and overclocking have always been considered a playground for the enthusiast community. And rightly so, with voltages, core clocks, etc., it\u2019s a complicated little world for the average user.<\/p>\n<p>But the process has become much more straightforward in the past few years \u2013 with manufacturers outright disabling settings that can cause damage to your GPU.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Really_Need_to_Undervolt_Your_Stock_GPU\"><\/span>Do You Really Need to Undervolt Your Stock GPU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, need is too strong a word. I\u2019d say it\u2019s a good idea in the current market.<\/p>\n<p>NVIDIA\u2019s launch of the RTX 4090 seems to cement the era of power-hungry GPUs. However, even parts like the RTX 4090 CAN run efficiently (when not pushed past a certain point).<\/p>\n<p>Undervolting allows you to, in the worst-case scenario, lose a few percentage points of performance in exchange for a relatively large drop in power consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Is it worth it? Well, it certainly can be.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a power scaling chart from Tom\u2019s Hardware that shows the performance of the RTX 4090 at various power limits.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" class=\"wp-image-26086\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits.png\" alt=\"RTX 4090 performance at various power limits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits.png 970w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" class=\"wp-image-26086 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20970%20546%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RTX 4090 performance at various power limits\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20970%20546%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits.png 970w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/rtx-4090-performance-at-various-power-limits.png\"><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, even with a 70-80% power limit, an RTX 4090 still retains most of its performance. Kinda begs the question\u2026why was this card even pushed so far over its efficiency sweet spot? But that\u2019s a rant for another day. For now, let\u2019s get back to making do with what we have.<\/p>\n<p>Although the process of undervolting is relatively safe, do keep in mind that any tweaks to stock configs can introduce instability (in the form of crashes, freezes, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, every GPU (every single chip) is different in terms of what it can handle from a performance and voltage standpoint. So, what works for our GPUs might not work for you, or vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s with very good reason that we often recommend not to fiddle with overclocking when it comes to workstation tasks. So, go down this road only if you\u2019re ready to sit down and devote some time to finding the sweet spot for your GPU.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll try to reduce the power consumption and operating temperatures of an ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 Ti without giving up too much performance. But you can apply the information here to any GPU, by just changing the clock speed targets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undervolting_What_Exactly_is_it_Anyway\"><\/span>Undervolting: What Exactly is it Anyway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While undervolting refers to limiting the voltage that your GPU can demand, to bring down temperatures and lower power consumption.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re only losing 5% performance with a 20% drop in power consumption, is it worth it?<\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s up to you to decide.<\/p>\n<p>Although a simple undervolt gives you excellent stability without too much tinkering, it also leaves some performance on the table.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a combination of undervolting and overclocking (yes, it sounds counter-intuitive) offers the best way to enjoy stock or better-than-stock performance without excessive power consumption.<\/p>\n<p>However, this method does compromise on stability unless you put some serious time into the process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need\"><\/span>What You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A supported GPU<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Landing\/afterburner\/graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI Afterburner<\/a> (for both Nvidia and AMD) or Radeon software (for AMD only)<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring Software (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hwinfo.com\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HWinfo<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Stability Testing App (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocbase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OCCT<\/a>):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although you can undervolt Nvidia (up to Pascal), AMD Radeon GPUs (any), and Intel Arc GPUs with MSI Afterburner, AMD and Intel give you access to these settings in their respective driver software.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note - Check out which graphics cards from team green and team red are worth buying in our handy <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/nvidia-geforce-vs-amd-radeon-gpus\/\"><em>buyer\u2019s guide<\/em><\/a><em> with benchmarks. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>First, download MSI Afterburner (only use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Landing\/afterburner\/graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guru3d.com\/files-details\/msi-afterburner-beta-download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guru3d<\/a>, as there are many spam\/malware-infested versions out there).<\/p>\n<p>It will give you control over your graphics card, regardless of brand, allowing you to monitor and tweak settings like fan speed, memory and core clocks, and of course, voltages.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you want to learn more about <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-msi-afterburner-non-msi-cards\/\"><em>MSI Afterburner, check out our article<\/em><\/a><em> on it. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need a monitoring tool like HWinfo, to get real-time readings for power, voltage, temps, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explaining_Some_Jargon\"><\/span>Explaining Some Jargon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although the process of undervolting itself is pretty straightforward, understanding what\u2019s happening is a bit more complex.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll be using a few terms throughout the guide, so here\u2019s a list with their explanation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Voltage-Frequency Curve \/ Voltage Curve<\/strong>: Refers to a graph plotted between voltage and frequency. It tells the GPU what voltage (in mV or millivolts) it needs to hit a certain clock speed (frequency in Hz). Playing around with this curve in various ways is basically undervolting, overclocking, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Default Voltage-Frequency Curve \/ Default Curve<\/strong>: Refers to the default curve set by your GPU manufacturer to maximize stability. Here, the manufacturer sets voltage values for every frequency your GPU wants to hit, adhering to a safe enough limit to ensure stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undervolt<\/strong>: Limiting the amount of voltage that can be sent to your GPU. This, in turn, limits the frequency your GPU can reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overclock<\/strong>: Pushing clock speeds higher than what the manufacturer originally set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clock Offset<\/strong>: Adding a set bump\/drop to clock speeds without caring about its current value. So, if your GPU is operating at 2000MHz and you set a +200MHz clock offset, your current clock speed becomes 2200MHz (2000 + 200).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26109\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Voltage Frequency Curves\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26109 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Voltage Frequency Curves\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/GPU-Voltage-Frequency-Curves.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navigating_MSI_Afterburner_Understanding_the_UI\"><\/span>Navigating MSI Afterburner: Understanding the UI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you open MSI Afterburner, you\u2019ll be greeted with a sort of intimidating interface that either looks like this:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"508\" class=\"wp-image-26087\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website.png\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner version from MSI website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website.png 757w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"508\" class=\"wp-image-26087 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20757%20508%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner version from MSI website\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20757%20508%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 757w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website.png 757w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website-300x201.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-msi-website.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Or like this:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"513\" class=\"wp-image-26088\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d.png\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner version from Guru3d\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d.png 769w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"513\" class=\"wp-image-26088 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20769%20513%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner version from Guru3d\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20769%20513%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d.png 769w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d-300x200.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/msi-afterburner-version-from-guru3d.png\"><\/p>\n<p>The interface you see depends on the version of Afterburner you\u2019re using. If you got it from the MSI website, you\u2019ll see the first interface, and if you\u2019ve downloaded it from Guru3d, you\u2019ll likely see the second one.<\/p>\n<p>I like the MSI skin much better than other options, but some folks prefer the second interface. So, stick with whatever you\u2019re most comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>For this guide, I\u2019ll use the MSI skin.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" class=\"wp-image-26089\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface.png\" alt=\"three important areas of MSI skin interface\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface.png 760w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" class=\"wp-image-26089 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20760%20507%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"three important areas of MSI skin interface\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20760%20507%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface.png 760w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface-300x200.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/three-important-areas-of-msi-skin-interface.png\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important not to get overwhelmed by the interface. Focus on the highlighted parts. These 3 areas are all you need for now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bottom-center features 3 buttons: reset to stock settings, save settings, and apply settings. Next, you\u2019ll also need the curve editor (left) for your undervolt. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started_Set_a_Baseline\"><\/span>Getting Started: Set a Baseline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we start tweaking dials and settings in Afterburner, it\u2019s important to know your baseline level of performance. How?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use a combination of V-Ray (CUDA and RTX) and Unigine Superposition to find a good spot for performance. For the purposes of this guide, I\u2019ll be using an ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Card.<\/p>\n<p>While the V-Ray benchmark helps us get an idea of how rendering workloads will be affected, Superposition focuses on gaming performance.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note \u2013 the baseline performance numbers shouldn\u2019t be compared with other RTX 3070 Ti GPUs as the test system wasn\u2019t clean and there were several video-related workloads running at the time. However, these workloads remained consistent throughout all tests, so shouldn\u2019t affect our result. <\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Stock Settings<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-26090\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting.png\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Stock Settings \" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-26090 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Stock Settings \" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting-768x480.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-stock-setting.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: Stock Settings<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26091\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings.png\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: Stock Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26091 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: Stock Settings\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-stock-settings.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Stock Settings<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26092\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings.png\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Stock Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26092 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Stock Settings\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-stock-settings.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Monitoring: Stock Settings<\/h4>\n<p>So, during our stock benchmark runs, HWinfo shows us quite a bit of useful information.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"669\" class=\"wp-image-26093\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo.png\" alt=\"Monitoring: Stock Settings from HWinfo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo.png 586w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"669\" class=\"wp-image-26093 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20586%20669%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Monitoring: Stock Settings from HWinfo\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20586%20669%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo.png 586w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo-263x300.png 263w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-stock-settings-from-hwinfo.png\"><\/p>\n<p>A couple of things to note here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The hotspot temperature goes well over 90\u00b0C after several benchmark runs.<\/li>\n<li>Clock speeds start at around 1977 MHz and settle at around 1950-1930 MHz after a few runs.<\/li>\n<li>Power draw maxes out at 300W during these benchmark runs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Superposition 1080p Extreme: 9161<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>V-Ray GPU CUDA: 1523 vpaths<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>V-Ray GPU RTX: 1961 vrays<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started_Undervolting_on_the_Default_Voltage_Curve_Using_Afterburner\"><\/span>Getting Started: Undervolting on the Default Voltage Curve Using Afterburner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, our first objective would be to lower temperatures and power draw without giving up too much performance. However, we also don\u2019t want to compromise on stability at all.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started, then, shall we?<\/p>\n<p>Now, bring up the curve editor in Afterburner by either pressing Ctrl + F or clicking the Curve Editor button.<\/p>\n<p>You should see this window:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-26094\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor.png\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor.png 788w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-768x525.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-26094 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20539%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20539%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor.png 788w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-768x525.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor.png\"><\/p>\n<p>This is your Voltage\/Frequency curve editor. For now, ignore the temperature tab.<\/p>\n<p>For a simple undervolt, pick a low-mid-ish voltage. Say, 900mV and mark that point on the curve with a left click. It\u2019ll now look like this:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26095\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv.png\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - select 900mV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv.png 782w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26095 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20782%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - select 900mV\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20782%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv.png 782w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv-768x530.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-select-900mv.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Next, hold down the SHIFT key and hold down left click anywhere on the most extreme right side of the graph (NOT ON THE CURVE) and drag to the left, selecting the entire area up to 900mV. Make sure that the 900mV point is also included in your selection.<\/p>\n<p>Your curve editor should now look like this:<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26096\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection.png\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - selection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection.png 783w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26096 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20783%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - selection\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20783%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 783w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection.png 783w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection-768x530.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-selection.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Almost there! Now, hold down left click on the curve on that point you previously selected, and drag it down. If your selection was done correctly, you\u2019ll see the entire right side of the curve move down.<\/p>\n<p>Drag it down past the lowest part of your old curve. In my case, this is 1200 MHz.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note \u2013 Anywhere past that lowest point is fine. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"542\" class=\"wp-image-26097\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down.png\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - drag down\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down.png 784w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down-768x531.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"542\" class=\"wp-image-26097 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20784%20542%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Voltage\/Frequency curve editor - drag down\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20784%20542%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down.png 784w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down-768x531.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/voltage-frequency-curve-editor-drag-down.png\"><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re seeing your graph look something like the above screenshot, you\u2019re on the right track! Now, go back to the Afterburner interface and hit apply (remember that button on the bottom?).<\/p>\n<p>Your graph should now have a shape like this:<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26098\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result.png\" alt=\"Undervolted graphics card result\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result.png 785w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-26098 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20785%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Undervolted graphics card result\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20785%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result.png 785w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result-768x528.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/undervolted-graphics-card-result.png\"><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! You\u2019ve successfully undervolted your graphics card. However, we\u2019ve done it on the default curve, so you will theoretically lose quite a bit of performance here.<\/p>\n<p>On the plus side, since we\u2019re using the stock voltage curve, there\u2019s no question of instability with this undervolt. So, let\u2019s see exactly how much performance we\u2019re giving up then.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll run V-Ray and Superposition to confirm (again we\u2019ll take the results of the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> back-to-back run).<\/p>\n<h4>Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900mV)<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-26099\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90.png\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900mV)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-26099 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900mV)\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-768x480.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Our Superposition run shows that we\u2019ve given up quite a bit of performance compared to stock. Let\u2019s move on to V-Ray and check those numbers as well.<\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: 900mV Undervolt<\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re seeing a drop in performance for CUDA workloads. But this is expected as we\u2019re using the default clock-voltage curve.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26100\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt.png\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26100 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-cuda-900mv-undervolt.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: 900mV Undervolt<\/h4>\n<p>The ray tracing benchmark also tells a similar story.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26101\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt.png\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26101 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-900mv-undervolt.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>Monitoring: 900mV Undervolt<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s time to confirm whether our undervolt resulted in a noticeable drop in either power draw or temperatures, or ideally, both.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"588\" class=\"wp-image-26102\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt.png\" alt=\"Monitoring: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt.png 562w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"588\" class=\"wp-image-26102 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20562%20588%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Monitoring: 900mV Undervolt\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20562%20588%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt.png 562w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt-287x300.png 287w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-900mv-undervolt.png\"><\/p>\n<p>And yes, both power draw and temperatures have reduced significantly. Let\u2019s reassess these numbers again:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: A stock score of 9161 dropped to 8412 with an undervolt. That\u2019s<strong> an 8%~ drop in gaming performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: A stock score of 1521 dropped to 1390 vpaths in this CUDA benchmark. That\u2019s<strong> an 8.6%~ drop in CUDA rendering performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: A stock score of 1961 dropped to 1826 vrays in this ray traced rendering benchmark. That\u2019s<strong> a 6.8%~ drop in RT-accelerated rendering performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Power Draw: The stock max power draw of 297.30W dropped to 207.77W with our undervolt. That\u2019s<strong> a 30%~ drop in power draw!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hotspot Temperatures: At stock, the GPU hotspot hit a max of 92\u00b0C, which has dropped to 77.4\u00b0C with our 900mV undervolt. That\u2019s<strong> a 15.8%~ drop in hotspot temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, <strong>we\u2019ve given up 7-8% performance to enjoy 30% power savings and a 15% drop in operating temperatures<\/strong>. For workstations, I\u2019d recommend sticking to an undervolt on the default curve to maximize stability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_the_Next_Step_Undervolting_with_a_Clock_Offset_Using_Afterburner\"><\/span>Taking the Next Step: Undervolting with a Clock Offset Using Afterburner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But what if you don\u2019t want to give up even this much performance? Well, that\u2019s where an undervolt combined with a clock offset can help.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You do compromise on stability here, so I do not recommend workstation users take this route unless you find the gains worth the risk. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to it then, shall we?<\/p>\n<p>If you followed the undervolt guide above, first reset your settings to default using the reset button (marked in red).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"510\" class=\"wp-image-26103\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button.png\" alt=\"Reset button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button.png 755w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"510\" class=\"wp-image-26103 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20755%20510%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Reset button\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20755%20510%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 755w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button.png 755w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button-300x203.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/reset-button.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Now, bring up the curve editor using Ctrl + F. You should see your default curve now. Move the curve editor window to one side so you can see the main Afterburner window too.<\/p>\n<p>Under the \u2018Clock\u2019 category of the main window, you\u2019ll find a \u201cCore Clock\u201d slider with a text box next to it. Just type in the clock number that you want to offset.<\/p>\n<p>So, for example, if you want an offset of +150 MHz, type in 150 into that box and hit \u2018Enter.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an RTX 20-series or newer GPU, use 15 MHz steps to set an offset (multiples of 15). So, to start I\u2019ll add a 225 MHz offset to the clock of my RTX 3070 Ti.<\/p>\n<p>Once you hit \u2018Enter,\u2019 look at your curve editor. If you\u2019ve done this step correctly (at any offset of your choosing), you should see your entire curve shift up like this:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-26104\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve.png\" alt=\"Default voltage curve\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve.png 782w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-26104 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20782%20538%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Default voltage curve\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20782%20538%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve.png 782w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve-768x528.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/default-voltage-curve.png\"><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! You\u2019ve applied an offset to your default voltage curve.<\/p>\n<p>Now, follow the exact same undervolting steps from above to limit the voltage your GPU can request.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>For a simple undervolt, pick a low-mid-ish voltage. Say, 900 mV and mark that point on the curve with a left click.<\/li>\n<li>Hold down the SHIFT key and hold down left click anywhere on the most extreme right side of the graph (NOT ON THE CURVE) and drag to the left, selecting the entire area up to 900mV. Make sure that the 900mV point is also included in your selection.<\/li>\n<li>Next, hold down left click on the curve on that point you previously selected, and drag it down. If your selection was done correctly, you\u2019ll see the entire right side of the curve move down. Drag it down past the lowest part of your old curve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, commit these changes with the Apply button and you\u2019re ready to do some tests.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If you encounter any crashes during these tests, remember to reset your settings, lower your offset by a bit, and repeat the undervolting steps. Rinse and repeat until you\u2019re stable. <\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"638\" class=\"wp-image-26105\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1.png\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1.png 1021w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"638\" class=\"wp-image-26105 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201021%20638%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Unigine Superposition 1080p Extreme: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201021%20638%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1021w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1.png 1021w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1-768x480.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/unigine-superposition-1080p-extreme-undervolt-90-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s a promising start. Now, the Superposition 1080p Extreme score is even higher than what we got with our baseline test!<\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU CUDA: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26106\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated with medium confidence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26106 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated with medium confidence\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/a-screenshot-of-a-computer-description-automatica.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Although we haven\u2019t quite beaten our baseline numbers in V-Ray\u2019s CUDA benchmark, we\u2019re still pretty close to the margin of error. Good enough!<\/p>\n<h4>Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26107\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of.png\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-26107 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chaos V-Ray GPU RTX: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of.png 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/chaos-v-ray-gpu-rtx-undervolt-900-mv-clock-of.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Again, we reach within spitting distance of our baseline numbers in V-Ray\u2019s RTX benchmark.<\/p>\n<h4>Monitoring: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)<\/h4>\n<p>Now that our performance is somewhat in line with our baseline benchmark numbers, it\u2019s time to see whether we even gained anything from this exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s compare against our baseline temperature and power numbers as our performance already lines up pretty evenly.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"665\" class=\"wp-image-26108\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22.png\" alt=\"Monitoring: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22.png 590w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22-266x300.png 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"665\" class=\"wp-image-26108 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20590%20665%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Monitoring: Undervolt (900 mV) + Clock Offset (+225 MHz)\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20590%20665%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22.png 590w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22-266x300.png 266w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/04\/monitoring-undervolt-900-mv-clock-offset-22.png\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Power Draw: The max stock power draw of 297.30 W dropped to 236 W with our undervolt and clock offset. That\u2019s<strong> a 20%~ drop in power draw!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hotspot Temperatures: At stock, the GPU hotspot hit a max of 92\u00b0C, which has dropped to 82.8\u00b0C with our 900 mV undervolt and 225 MHz offset. That\u2019s<strong> a 10%~ drop in hotspot temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, we brought down power and temperatures by 20% and 10% respectively and lost absolutely no performance from our stock settings.<\/p>\n<p>But with an offset, you\u2019re not done yet. Make sure you confirm stability using OCCT and run it several times. If OCCT reports errors, crashes, or freezes, lower your clock offset and try again.<\/p>\n<p>Like I said, you need to invest some serious time into getting to the sweet spot for your GPU.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that even though most GPUs should be able to handle this undervolt without too much issue, there\u2019ll be a few that refuse to do so. Bump the voltage up by 25mV and try again.<\/p>\n<p>If you still encounter a crash, bump the voltage up once again until you\u2019re absolutely stable. Before we finalize any of these settings, you can run a stress test and check for any instability using OCCT.<\/p>\n<p>That said, this method isn\u2019t ideal from a stability point-of-view. I wouldn\u2019t recommend anything more than a very mild clock offset for a workstation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have any other questions about GPU undevolting? Feel free to ask us in the comments below or you can reach out to our experts on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"><strong>the forum.<\/strong><\/a><strong> We\u2019re always around to help!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undervolting and overclocking have always been considered a playground for the enthusiast community. And rightly so, with voltages, core clocks, etc., it\u2019s a complicated little world for the average user. 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