So ive seen some nightmares about this card here on this sub with high hotspot temps. although for now i havent had an issue, i want to minimize it in the long run so ive decided to undervolt + reduce power limit.
so here is my settings:
Frequency offset: -300mhz
Voltage offset: -70mV
Memory timing: Fast timing
Memory Max Frequency: 2700mhz
Power Limit : -15%
PC Specs:
Arctic LFIII Pro 360
Ryzen 9600X + pbo
32GB 6400MHz CL28 (tuned)
Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC
HAVN BF360
given my case has very good airflow to the gpu my temps are quite good for amb. temp @ 27ºC
ive used Forza horizon 6 to benchmark and compare both settings here are the results:
| stats | stock | undervolted |
|---|---|---|
| fps | 112 fps | 113fps |
| max gpu clock | 3220MHz | 3070MHz (-150MHz) |
| max gpu temperature | 62ºC | 58ºC (-4ºC) |
| max gpu hotspot temperature | 83ºC | 72ºC (-11ºC) |
| max gpu memory junction temperature | 74ºC | 70ºC (-4ºC) |
| max gpu power | 328W | 250W (-78W) |
Very nice improvement with temps especially the hotspot. it seems like the power limit improves that by alot, before setting the power limit i have basically same hotspot temp.
with 250W this card now runs with the same performance as stock but a lot cooler and quieter (stock had very loud coil whine).
was inspired by: Tuning the RX 9070 XT for efficiency