Is There Any Difference Between Bios and AMD Overdrive Overclocking?

Warhorse99

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I recently upgraded my APU from an AMD A4-3420 to a A6-3670K and am running it at 16.5X or 3300 Mhz. I ran the Overdrive AutoClock Tuning App and it confirmed 3298Mhz. My System performance went up from 4098 to 4969 on the Overdrive tests.

I also am wondering if my APU would gain much from an upgrade from my current 8G of 1600 Crucial Ballistix Sport to some 8G of 1866 RAM?

Thanks,

Warhorse99
 
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AOD is fine for small/moderate overclocks and does the job

BIOS overclocking gives you a lot more control and will achieve much more stable and efficient overclocks if done correctly

Also, I really don't like the idea of using software to apply overclocks when I'm in the operating system. In my opinion, much safer to apply the overclock before windows even starts.
Huge difference! AMD OD has stability issues where when done in the bios you take out program stability issues. You can get a higher and more stable OC out of the BIOS.

APU's do get better performance from faster ram. Now just try to get the same timings or as close to possible to what you have to gain the extra performance in that area also.
 

Tradesman1

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Those generic software packages aren't tailored to any specific BIOS, so no telling what you end up with, if using them, I suggest you see if what the software does is stable, then go into the BIOS and fine tune, can generally lower voltages and get temps down, then use that as guidelines for getting a good OC
 

blockhead78

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AOD is fine for small/moderate overclocks and does the job

BIOS overclocking gives you a lot more control and will achieve much more stable and efficient overclocks if done correctly

Also, I really don't like the idea of using software to apply overclocks when I'm in the operating system. In my opinion, much safer to apply the overclock before windows even starts.
 
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