I5 13600k and ASUS Tuf Gaming motherboard and Intel Extreme tunning tool

[Merlin991]

The recommended VCore for the " I5 13600k" is 1.33 volts.   When I run Intel's Extreme tunning tool the lowest VCore setting is 1.35 volts.  Also, if I set it to "default" it bounces back forth between 1.403 and 1.385.   What gives!!

Downloaded installed latest bios and Extreme tunning tool 

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991,

Thank you for reaching out. I understand that you are having issues with configuring the VCore settings for your i5 13600K.

To clarify, please answer the following questions:

• What is the current BIOS Version of your Motherboard?
• Is Load Line Calibration enabled in your BIOS?
• Was this working fine before?

I look forward to your response!

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Merlin991]

Tuf Gaming z790 bios 1805

LLC "auto" Level 3

New Install  

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991,

Thank you for answering the following questions. To further investigate the issue that you are experiencing with your Intel XTU, I would like to confirm if the following applications are running in the background:

• CPU-Z version 2.0 and later
• Corsair iCUE

If the following applications are currently running at the same time as the Intel XTU, it is possible that it is causing the inconsistent values in the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.

However, if this would not be the case, please let me know so that I may further investigate the issue at hand. I look forward to your response.

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Merlin991]

CPU-Z version 2.0 and later - Installed yesterday for grins, but it is not running, not used

Corsair iCUE - Not installed

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991,

Thank you for answering the following questions. I understand that the CPU-Z is not running on the background while using the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and Corsair iCUE is not installed.

Since the issue has been persistent, I would need to further investigate the matter at hand.

To assist us in analyzing the details of your system and addressing the issue effectively, we kindly ask you to generate a System Support Utility (SSU) report. This report will provide us with comprehensive information about your system's configuration, helping us identify any potential incompatibilities or issues.

To generate the SSU report, please refer to the article: How to get the Intel® System Support Utility Logs on Windows*.

I look forward to your response!

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Merlin991]

Here's the report

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991

Thank you for providing the SSU Log of your system, this would definitely help investigate the issue that is being encountered with the Intel XTU.

Before I further investigate, I would like to confirm the following questions:

• Which version of the Intel XTU are you currently using? Is it version 7.114.2.14 or version 10.0.1.31?
• Have you also updated the Machine Engine of your Motherboard when you updated your BIOS?
• Have you noticed any instability or performance issues, or are you just concerned about the voltage behavior?
• Are you attempting to undervolt the CPU manually, and if so, for what purpose?

I look forward to your response!

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Merlin991]

Which version of the Intel XTU are you currently using? Is it version 7.114.2.14 or version 10.0.1.31?  - 7.114.2.14

Have you also updated the Machine Engine of your Motherboard when you updated your BIOS? -  N0

Have you noticed any instability or performance issues, or are you just concerned about the voltage behavior? - just concerned about the voltage

Are you attempting to undervolt the CPU manually, and if so, for what purpose?  - NO      

I got into this when I went to set the VCore voltage in Intel Xtu and the lowest I could go was 1.350

( was under the impression the "standard" value was 1.33).  

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991,

Thank you for providing the additional information. I will further review the provided information and will get back to you once a resolution is available.

Best regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin991,

Thank you for patiently waiting. Please answer some of the following questions:

• What do you specifically mean by core voltage? (Please refer to the image below):

I would also want you to try the following:

1. Reset the motherboard BIOS to its default settings and check for any changes or improvements.
2. Perform a clean installation of XTU by following the instructions, "How to Uninstall the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)."

I look forward to your response!

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Merlin991]

 BIOS to its default settings - done                           new XTU install - done

What do you specifically mean by core voltage? (Please refer to the image below): there was no image below.

 I start XTU and go to "advance tuning" there is a selection labeled "core voltage" and it is set to "default".  If I click on it the lowest, It can go is 1.350v .  I then google "i5 13600k safe Vcore voltage".  And the consensus is 1.33v  (Tom's Hardware website) I thought it was from intel, but I guess not, I apologize. OK I go back to XTU and increase the core ratio from say 52x to 53x, check for a stable system if it's not stable I increse the voltage from 1.350 to 1.355 (the next step up from the lowest possible setting).  Check temps and test again.

How far can I go with this 1.355. 1.375. 1.400 or the i5 13600k max from intel's data  sheet 1.72v, I would assume not realistic for everyday operation.  

In googling "i5 13600k safe max Vcore voltage" I get many many hits including this website, but no one answers this question   

what is the i5 13600k safe max Vcore voltage

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello Merlin1991,

Thank you for your response and for answering the following questions and as well as providing necessary new details. With that being said, I will now further look into this case.

Please allow me time as I further look into this.

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician