i5 3570k low physics score in 3dmark

RDGnome

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Hi,
I've noticed that my 3dmark score on Firestrike (default) for physics is pretty low for my processor. Every test I've seen with the same cpu (stock clock) has at least 7500 if not 8000 and I'm getting 6000-6700. I haven't overclocked but I know from these comparisons that I should be getting quite a bit higher. Even 3dmark says "Your CPU doesn't want to play"...
Here are some screenshots of the best result I've got and a recent one:
http://i.imgur.com/i36GmHz.png
http://i.imgur.com/NI2plzs.png
I've made sure my RAM is at the correct frequency and that turbo boost and speedstep are enabled (despite 3dmark thinking they're not), I'm really not sure what could be causing this to be so low.
I can post some more info if needs be.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

(System specs are on the screenshots)
 

Roxas_Boy

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On a serious note maybe you're overheating. Check your temps while running the benchmarks and see also make sure you set power in the control panel to high performance
 

RDGnome

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I have a Hyper 212 Evo and my temps never go more than 60 degrees so that shouldn't be an issue. I'll try the high performance power option
Thanks
 

Khunraid

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Is the speed of your RAM. I tested it today. I got 2x4GB GSKILL 1866Mhz on dual channel.

I OC using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and setting all multipliers for 1,2,3 and 4 active cores to 38 so it stays at 3.8Ghz all the time.

I only change my RAM speed in the BIOS.

Here are my results changing my RAM speed.

Core i5 3570k @3.8ghz 1066mhz RAM : Physics Score = 6848

Core i5 3570k @3.8ghz 1333mhz RAM : Physics Score = 7248

Core i5 3570k @3.8ghz 1600mhz RAM : Physics Score = 7507

Core i5 3570k @3.8ghz 1866mhz RAM : Physics Score = 7779

Core i5 3570k @4.2ghz 1866mhz RAM : Physics Score = 8300
 

Ggabi

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Im running at:

Memory 8,192 MB
Module 14,096 MB Corsair DDR3 @ 667 MHz
Module 24,096 MB Corsair DDR3 @ 667 MHz

I've activated XMP profile yet they are showing 667MHz when i should be running my corsair vengeance 1600 CL9. How to activate this properly?

My bios is showing me that i have DDR3 1333mhz plugged in. Im quite confused.