Ryzen 5 4600GE TDP Limiting Gaming Performance?

Started by ASmallStar on June 07, 2024

CPU AMD 4600GE

I've been playing a lot of games lately on my PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE CPU, and I feel like its performance is being limited. Could it be that the TDP is holding it back?

Solved by Inquest25 in post #5
Right, it looks like the TDP might be limiting your gaming performance due to overheating. The TechReviewer article What Is the TDP of the Ryzen 5 4600GE CPU? suggests using a liquid cooler for CPUs with higher TDPs to maintain optimal performance. You could also try adjusting the PPT limit in the BIOS or AMD's Ryzen Master software to give your CPU some more headroom.

It's possible. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) is the amount of heat a cooling system needs to dissipate to avoid overheating. If the Ryzen 5 4600GE reaches its TDP limit, it might start throttling to prevent damage from overheating. Have you checked your CPU temperature during gaming sessions? You can also read more about this in TechReviewer's article What Is the TDP of the Ryzen 5 4600GE CPU?.

Yeah, I just checked and my CPU temperatures are usually around 80-85 degrees Celsius when gaming, which seems high.

I've been using the Ryzen 5 4600GE for a while now and haven't experienced any issues with performance. However, you should consider upgrading your cooling solution if you're experiencing high temperatures.

Right, it looks like the TDP might be limiting your gaming performance due to overheating. The TechReviewer article What Is the TDP of the Ryzen 5 4600GE CPU? suggests using a liquid cooler for CPUs with higher TDPs to maintain optimal performance. You could also try adjusting the PPT limit in the BIOS or AMD's Ryzen Master software to give your CPU some more headroom.

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That sounds like a good idea. I'll look into getting a better cooling solution and adjusting the PPT limit. Thanks for the advice!

I had a similar issue with my Ryzen 5 4600GE when I first got it. The problem was fixed by updating the BIOS, which improved the CPU's performance and reduced temperatures. Make sure you have the latest BIOS version installed.

Good to know! I'll definitely update my BIOS and see if that makes a difference.

I'm glad to hear that updating the BIOS helped with your issue, @DylanOzanich. It's always worth checking for updates when performance seems limited. Good luck, @ASmallStar!

I'll update my BIOS and check out those recommended cooling solutions. Hopefully, this will solve the performance issues I've been experiencing.