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[AMD Public Use] GUIDANCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS This AMD Ryzen™ Processor, AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processor and AMD Ryzen™ Master Quick Reference Guide (“Guidance”) and the AMD Ryzen Master application (“AMD Ryzen Master”) are provided subject to the following terms and conditions: The Guidance in no way modifies, alters or supersedes AMD’s officially published specifications for any AMD product (the “Specifications”).
[AMD Public Use] WARNING WARNING: AMD processors, including chipsets, CPUs, APUs and GPUs (collectively and individually “AMD processor”), are intended to be operated only within their associated specifications and factory settings.
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] PREPARING TO INSTALL RYZEN MASTER The Ryzen Master application installer is available to download from AMD here ‒ Along with this Quick Reference Guide Ryzen Master will only install on a Microsoft Windows 10 PC running an AMD Ryzen Threadripper or AMD Ryzen processor Before installing Ryzen Master ‒ AMD recommends upgrading the system motherboard to the latest BIOS offered by the motherboard manufacturer ‒ AMD recommends selecting the motherboard BIOS’s default settings ‒ Window
[AMD Public Use] INSTALLING RYZEN MASTER The Ryzen Master installer will install the appropriate version of Ryzen Master for the Ryzen processor in the system ‒ Not all features will be available to systems with legacy processors.
[AMD Public Use] USING RYZEN MASTER On the first use after installation, Ryzen Master copies the current processor parameters to create default reset parameters ‒ If the processor is first configured in BIOS to other than default parameters, these changes will be reflected in the Ryzen Master default settings ‒ If the processor is changed after Ryzen Master installation, Ryzen Master will notice and will advise that the default configuration will be reset to the new processor ‒ If the system BIOS is
[AMD Public Use] A NOTE ON RYZEN MASTER GENERAL USAGE AMD Ryzen processors are designed for outstanding performance out-of-the-box, on first use, with any Windows application, without needing AMD Ryzen Master AMD Ryzen Master is a tool for enthusiast users who: ‒ Use the controls to experiment with processor and system configurations ‒ May with to use their system outside of the normal warrantied range of operation ‒ Attempt to further optimize general performance or performance of a specific applic
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER USAGE TIPS AMD recommends the following Windows 10 Power Options settings when using Ryzen Master to maximize performance: ‒ High Performance power plan selected ‒ Uncheck “Turn on fast startup” under Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Shutdown Settings For a Ryzen Master configuration change that requires a restart or shutdown ‒ Ryzen Master will always tell you if a restart requires you to push the system power button and restart Ryzen Master ‒ If Ryz
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER – SYSTEM RESTARTS AND PERSISTENCE OF SETTINGS Ryzen Master will automatically restart the system and re-open when certain features are Applied Some Ryzen Master configurations do not persist after a user-initiated restart or BIOS actions CONFIGURATION CHANGES, RESTARTS AND SHUTDOWNS These Ryzen Master configuration changes • • • • • • • • • • • Control Mode set to Precision Boost Overdrive(1) or Manual Set Core speed, core voltage CONFIGURATION PERSISTENCE Require t
[AMD Public Use] AMD RYZEN MASTER 2.6 FEATURE REVIEW AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] NEW TO RYZEN MASTER 2.6 RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS: ‒ Includes all previous AMD Ryzen™ Master V2.3 features ‒ Added support for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series of processors ‒ Now supports CCX configurations present in 5000 series processors RELEASE LIMITATIONS: ‒ Not all features are visible on Legacy Processors AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] WELCOME TO AMD RYZEN MASTER 2.6 SUPPORTING AMD RYZEN 5000-SERIES PROCESSORS Updated dashboard for per-CCX compact minimization to simplify viewing and controlling of cores appropriate for AMD Ryzen 5000-series processors. Dashboard view remains persistent upon subsequent application launches Settings and functions remain unchanged from version 2.3. AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] AMD RYZENMASTER 2.6 16-CORE PROCESSOR EXPANDED CORE VIEW SUPPORTING AMD RYZEN 5000-SERIES PROCESSORS Expanded core view shows the current state of each of the 16 cores, broken into two core clusters. The fastest core in a cluster is marked with a gold star. AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] AMD RYZENMASTER 2.6 6-CORE PROCESSOR EXPANDED CORE VIEW SUPPORTING AMD RYZEN 5000-SERIES PROCESSORS Expanded core view shows the current state of each of the 6 cores, grouped in one core cluster. The fastest core in a cluster is marked with a gold star. AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER FEATURE SUPPORT FOR RYZEN PROCESSORS Ryzen Threadripper 3000-Series CPU Processors Ryzen 3000-Series APU Processors Ryzen Threadripper 2000-Series CPU Processors Ryzen 5000-Series CPU Processors Ryzen 3000-Series CPU Processors Ryzen 2000-Series CPU Processors Ryzen 2000-Series APU Processors Per-core Per-core Per-core Per-core Per-core Per-core All cores Precision Boost Overdrive Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Auto Overclocking Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
[AMD Public Use] WELCOME TO AMD RYZEN MASTER 2.3 AND ABOVE WITH BASIC VIEW SUPPORTING AMD 3RD GEN RYZEN PROCESSORS WITH NEW PROFILES CONTROL INTERFACE Select which control mode you wish to use: Manual overclocking allows you to set the CPU frequency and CPU voltage control Auto OC enables the Automatic Overclocking of your system. If you wish to use Precision Boost Overdrive, select that option within Advanced View. Default returns your system to a non-overclocked state.
[AMD Public Use] AMD RYZEN MASTER 2.3 WITH BASIC VIEW – MANUAL MODE NEW PROFILE CONTROL INTERFACE Manual Control Mode allows you to select the clock speed and voltage for the CPU: Select the clock speed in MHz by either typing in a value (e.g., 3800) or by pressing the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys until the desired clock speed is reached. Select the CPU voltage in Volts either typing in a value (e.g.
[AMD Public Use] DASHBOARD PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND SETTINGS AT A GLANCE AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] HOME – THE DASHBOARD The new dashboard view supporting AMD 3000-Series CPUs and APUs now organizes more information for the user Dynamic Performance and Power Gauges Home and Profiles tabs ‒ Updated to add expand/collapse on a per-CCD basis. AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER – UNDERSTANDING PROCESSOR POWER DOMAINS CPU Power Domain SOC Power Domain CPU Voltage setting TDC (CPU) SOC Voltage setting CPU Cores Memory Controller EDC (CPU) Each at reported at % of capacity setting Core speed control Core Disable control Memory Clock control SMT control Board memory VDDIO & VTT settings The CPU Voltage setting influences how far the CPU Cores frequency can be driven to a point of instability Platform Power Threshold (PPT) is the total
[AMD Public Use] HOME– DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE GAUGES FOR CPUS Die temperature and thermal limit Frequency of fastest core sampled CPU consumption of socket power CPU consumption of motherboard power supply Thermal Design Current (TDC) capacity CPU consumption of motherboard power supply Electrical Design Current (EDC) capacity Parameter sampling rate controlled in Settings AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] HOME– DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE GAUGES FOR APUS Total CPU and SoC (Memory controller and APU graphics) consumption of socket power Individual CPU and SoC (Memory controller and APU graphics) socket power SOC consumption of motherboard power supply Thermal Design Current (TDC) and Electrical Design Current (EDC) capacities Die temperature and thermal limit Frequency of fastest core sampled CPU consumption of motherboard power supply Thermal Design Current (TDC) and Electrical Design Current
[AMD Public Use] PROFILES FOR SETTING PROCESSOR OPERATION AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN MASTER 2.
[AMD Public Use] GETTING AROUND THE PROFILES INTERFACE Cores overclocking frequency controls Profiles are CCD, CCX and per-core enable/disable Control Modes where the user creates groups of settings for performance optimization. Additional controls Different profiles can be created for different applications. Memory voltage, frequency and timing parameters controls Note: Not all motherboards support access to memory controls through Ryzen Master Actions AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] PROFILE USAGE DETAILS The “Included” buttons determine whether the control group is considered for changes when Applied ‒ Selected (green): Apply group on Apply ‒ De-selected (gray): Ignore group on Apply ‒ This can be useful when you have multiple changes across groups but wish to apply them one group at a time to test for effect Changes to the following parameters require a system restart: ‒ Auto Overclocking ‒ Cores disabled or enabled, SMT, any Memory setting Ryzen Maste
[AMD Public Use] PROFILE ACTIONS Four profiles provide user configurations to edit, save and apply now or later • Profiles 1 & 2 are general purpose. • Creator Mode enables all cores and stock processor configuration • For processors with more than 8 cores, Game Mode reduces cores by half and constrains memory access such that some legacy games may perform better.
[AMD Public Use] IN CASE OF INSTABILITY AFTER APPLYING THE SETTINGS Ryzen Master can usually sense if an applied profile was not stable, such as if the display locks or the system crashes. ‒ The user will be told that the last profile was unstable and will not be applied when Ryzen Master is opened. Some overclocking conditions can be marginally stable such that Ryzen Master can’t tell and opens then loops trying to re-apply an unstable profile.
[AMD Public Use] SETTINGS CONTROL BEHAVIOR OF FEATURES FOR EXTREME AND EXPERT USE ONLY: Disabling PROHOT causes the processor to ignore the temperature of the board’s voltage regulators and assumes the user is monitoring and cooling the regulators separately, typically for extreme overclocking record-setting only. Master toggle for Speed, Temperature and Histogram functions Update Interval sets the performance parameter sample rate Toggle for displaying histogram on Current view.
[AMD Public Use] PRECISION BOOST OVERDRIVE (PBO) • Precision Boost Overdrive allows the processor to automatically use the power design margin reported by the motherboard above warrantied CPU limits, potentially increasing maximum and average core speed. • This feature works best with a premium overclocking motherboard, a premium cooler, and a cool ambient environment. • With the AMD 3000-Series CPUs, the user can return to Default without a system restart if Persistent PCD Values is set of OFF.
[AMD Public Use] AUTO OVERCLOCKING (AOC) – WITH A 3000-SERIES CPU • The Boost Override CPU frequency allows the user to set a frequency higher than the stock boost frequency. • The Ryzen Master default is +100MHz. Note: this default setting does not guarantee stability. AMD Ryzen Master 2.6 Reference Guide | November 2020 • Auto Overclocking allows the processor to automatically manage to a boost frequency higher than the stock value while remaining under automatic control.
[AMD Public Use] AUTO OVERCLOCKING (AOC) – WITH A 3000-SERIES APU • Auto Overclocking for 3000-Series APUs includes automatically managing to an increased APU GFX clock • The auto-overclocked graphics boost frequency is equal to the processor’s stock graphics boost frequency plus the Boost Override APU GFX frequency setting in MHz. • The Ryzen Master default is +200MHz for onebutton Apply convenience. Note: this default setting does not guarantee stability. AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] MANUAL OVERCLOCKING WITH A 3000-SERIES CPU • These symbols control which cores react to a frequency setting on any one core. • The frequency set for one core can apply ‒ to only that core ‒ to only that CCX ‒ to only that CCD ‒ to all cores • This feature simplifies setting core frequencies at different levels of core grouping. • Manual overclocking allows the user to experiment with higher clock speeds outside of the processor’s automatic management.
[AMD Public Use] MANUAL OVERCLOCKING WITH A 3000-SERIES APU • A system restart is required when changing modes when using the AMD 3000-Series APUs. • APU GFX Clock frequency can be set by dragging the bar left and right, by using mouse or keyboard up/down or scroll wheel controls, or by entering a specific value in the frequency field. • Frequency values are limited to increments that the processor will set to on Apply AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] CORE SPEED INDICATORS • New: Toggle option added to switch between Ryzen Master method (OC) or Window Preferred Core method (OS).
[AMD Public Use] DISABLING CORES AND CCXS(1) • Cores can be disabled under any Control Mode • Cores must be disabled with symmetry across active CCXs • A disabled CCX or CCD is not considered in the symmetry requirement. • For AMD 3000-Series processors with more than on CCD (more than 8 cores), such as the Ryzen 9 3900X, the Active CCD Mode can be used to disable entire CCDs to focus power and cooling on specific cores of interest.
[AMD Public Use] • Memory Clock frequency operates at half the DDR4 speed • Ex) DDR4-3600 = 3600/2 = 1800 MHz Memory Clock MEMORY OVERCLOCKING CONTROL New for 3000-Series processors Extensive memory parameter settings for enthusiast use – typically all BIOS memory parameters are now available in Ryzen Master • VDDCR SOC and CLDP VDDG should typically be start at 1.
[AMD Public Use] RYZEN 3000-SERIES CPUS – MEMORY AND FABRIC OVERCLOCKING Ryzen 3000-Series CPU’s Zen2 architecture allows for independent overclocking of the Infinity Fabric and the Memory clock ‒ Typical memory overclocking performance up to 1866 MHz is most efficient with the fabric and memory clocks coupled at 1:1 ratio ‒ Above a memory clock of 1866 MHz, turning Coupled Mode off and setting Fabric Clock to half the Memory Clock will likely be necessary for further memory timing parameter optimiza
[AMD Public Use] MANAGING MEMORY PARAMETER APPLICATION IN PROFILES AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] ECO-MODE – LOWER-POWER OPERATION FOR 3000-SERIES CPUS • Eco-Mode is a new feature for 3000-Series CPUs, subject to motherboard support. • Applying Eco-Mode lowers the processor’s power consumption from default stock to AMD’s lower, standard AM4 infrastructure power level (TDP).
[AMD Public Use] PROFILE EXPORT User’s may wish to save profiles to load later or share Each profile tab offers export of ‒ All profiles or specific profiles ‒ All parameters or user-selected parameters ‒ With a field for describing the profiles Use the Export button to complete the profile export The exported file is encrypted to discourage tampering AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] PROFILE IMPORT A profile file can be loaded for the user to Apply After selecting the profile file to load, the user can select which parameters to load Use the Import button to load the profile’s parameters and insert them into the current profile The user select the profile’s tab and ‘Apply’ for the imported profile to take effect AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] PRE-DEFINED PROFILES AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] GAME MODE PROFILE – FOR RYZEN PROCESSORS > 8 CORES The Game Mode profile is only useful if a legacy game will not run with a processor of more than 8 cores supporting SMT (16 logical processors) Try all applications first before using Game Mode The Game Mode profile is a preconfigured setting that enables Legacy Compatibility Mode for processors with more than 8 cores (such as the Ryzen 9 3900X) Applying the profile reduces the active cores count All other controls can be u
[AMD Public Use] CREATOR MODE PROFILE – FOR ANY RYZEN PROCESSOR The Creator Mode profile is simply a pre-defined profile with all processor resources enabled ‒ Legacy Compatibility Mode is hard-wired off All other controls can be used as with any profile For example, the user may choose to be less aggressive with core and memory overclocking when using content creation applications and multi-tasking in favor of system stability AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] ABOUT The Ryzen Master About tab is a convenient place for system and software information ‒ CPU model and core resources ‒ Motherboard BIOS version ‒ Windows version ‒ Ryzen Master version and build number A snapshot of this About information is helpful to AMD if you need to report an issue AMD Ryzen Master 2.
[AMD Public Use] AMD Ryzen Master 2.
