Gigabyte updates Intel motherboards with “Instant 6GHz” feature

The Intel Core i9-13900K at stock settings can boost to an impressive 5.8GHz. However, like most processors, there's still some overclocking headroom. Now, Gigabyte's new easy overclocking feature should net you a 6GHz overclock with ease. 

Those who own a Gigabyte 600/700-series motherboard (Intel-based) will be able to overclock their Core i9-13900K chips to 6GHZ with a push of a button thanks to the “Instant 6GHz” feature. According to Gigabyte, boosting the chip to 6GHz will increase its single-core performance by up to 3%.

Gigabyte explains that enabling the feature automatically tweaks CPU voltage and Vcore Load Line Calibration to detect the two most optimised cores running and then boosts them to 6GHz. It's worth mentioning that changing the operating voltage will affect the CPU temperature, so if the feature raises voltage, the CPU temperature will increase.

Depending on your cooling solution, this 3% single-core gain might not be worth it. However, if you have plenty of thermal headroom at sock speeds, then you should give it a shot. Currently, Intel is expected to release a Core i9-13900KS in early 2023, which will ship with a 6GHz boost speed out of the box.

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KitGuru says: Are you using a Gigabyte motherboard and a shiny new Core i9-13900K? Will you be trying out Gigabyte's ‘Instant 6GHz' feature? 

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