The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Wakkis on 2025-03-13 17:05:01.

Any ideas how to improve the score in 3dmark benchmarks? According to reviews, the combined score in Time Spy should be 30k+ even with stock settings.

Benchmarks:

Time Spy: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/128176087

Steel Nomad: https://www.3dmark.com/sn/4332320

Configuration:

  • BIOS: EXPO & PBO enabled, integrated GPU disabled. Updated to most recent version (A13)
  • GPU : Power Target 111%, GPU Clock +265 (2920 MHz), Memory Clock +270 (30272 MHz)
  • Power Plan: Ultimate Performance
  • NVIDIA settings: vsync + gsync off

Parts:

  • Asus RTX 5080 Prime OC
  • Ryzen 7 9800x3d
  • G.Skill Flare 32GB DDR5 6000Mhz
  • MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max Wifi