9700 Pro GPU Undervolting Unlocks 3.3‑3.58 GHz Sustained Clocks
Undervolt your 9700 Pro to 225 W and enable the new Vulkan paths to test 3.3‑3.58 GHz sustained clocks.
Undervolt your 9700 Pro to 225 W and enable the new Vulkan paths to test 3.3‑3.58 GHz sustained clocks.
Summary
A user reports that the new drivers for the 9700 Pro GPU unlock Vulkan paths that allow higher clocks, enabling a 4 GHz boost and a 3.72 GHz sustained clock, though the latter is unstable. Daily clocks now reach 3.3‑3.58 GHz at a 225 W limit, and undervolting is required to unlock these clocks. The performance scales with clock speed, not merely clock stretching, and a 4 GHz micro‑burst is possible with an ambient blower cooler. The user notes that the 9700 Pro can achieve 4 GHz bursts but that this is highly unstable. The article highlights that the new Vulkan paths are a significant improvement for GPU enthusiasts looking to squeeze more performance from the 9700 Pro. It also indicates that many users are reporting large boosts in clocks as a result of the driver update.
Key changes
- New drivers unlock Vulkan paths that allow higher clocks on the 9700 Pro.
- Users achieved a 4 GHz boost and a 3.72 GHz sustained clock, though the latter is unstable.
- Daily clocks now reach 3.3‑3.58 GHz at a 225 W limit.
- Undervolting is required to unlock these clocks.
- Performance scales with clock speed, not just clock stretching.
- A 4 GHz micro‑burst is possible with an ambient blower cooler.
- The 9700 Pro can achieve 4 GHz bursts but is highly unstable.
- Many users report large boosts in clocks due to the driver update.