Raptor Lake Settings Survey and Spreadsheet "Database"

FlyingScot

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Welcome to the Raptor Lake Settings Survey and Spreadsheet "Database"

While no two systems (or CPUs) are the same, it is my hope that you will find this centralized information useful when comparing your own specific setup to those who have the same CPU - and maybe similar hardware. In addition to this objective, I have also provided an opportunity for Raptor Lake owners to periodically submit additional entries to the survey database when anything changes. If degradation becomes more of a widespread issue than originally anticipated then these periodic "field reports" should allow us to see these trends as they unfold.

Instructions for Survey Submissions
Once you're satisfied with your system's stability and performance, please follow the instructions below to prepare for your first submission to the survey database.

Please download the attached Survey Guide.pdf. This guide has been designed to give each survey respondent a chance to gather all the relevant information ahead of time. This is an important step. The last two pages of the guide describes how you can make immediate use of the survey results, either before or after you complete your online entry.

In addition to the many questions in the survey, you will find a section (Section 2) that asks for performance related data. I have selected Cinebench R23 for this purpose. However, Cinebench R23 is only one small snapshot of performance and I realize will not necessarily be indicative of gaming performance, etc. In fact, as our recent testing has demonstrated, some "undervolting approaches" are much better suited to all-core CPU workloads (like Cinebench R23) than those favoring lighter, non all-core workloads, such as gaming.

[1] Use this link to access the Online Survey
NOTE: Survey responses cannot be edited once they are submitted. However, I can still assist you in making changes (see NOTEs below). Survey responses can also be deleted (by me) if you wish.
:stop: Please don’t forget to enter your Forum name (if you’re a member) to help others link you to your settings. But for privacy reasons, please don’t use your real name or email address, etc.

[2] Use this link to access the Online Spreadsheet "database".
NOTE: Pink cells indicate data that I have corrected on behalf of the respondents.
NOTE: To read extra long “User Comments”, double-click on them to pop up a scrollable box.

[3] The analytics webpage <<coming soon>>

If you are very new to the topic of Raptor Lake tuning then my guide might help you get started.
Guide: "Almost" everything you need to know about Raptor Lake Voltage/Power/Temperature Tuning

If you’re already quite comfortable with undervolting via the Intel Loadline settings (LLC, AC_LL, DC_LL) then you should find Vassil_V’s case study quite interesting.
Different undervolting methods with IA CEP enabled, and how they compare to Lite Load
You will also find his latest “favorite" settings in the Survey database.
 

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Will be easier to do the tests and submit the results form Benchmate. For example mine 14600K:
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You can see 25K from 129W and 66 degrees temperature. There is a lot more information as well. The voltage though, is not the actual one during the test, is the maximum reached.
 
I think having the R23 numbers to be able to see and sort in the spreadsheet is still useful, but I think we could add a question to allow a URL (that includes performance data in whatever format the user prefers) to the survey. Can the benchmark results, be added as an online URL?
 
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Nice, I'll gladly fill in the survey! I haven't read the entire document in details but overall the survey designs seems adequate to extract a useful set of data. You got me excited to see what the aggregated results will after some time.

Edit: regarding the R23 benchmark scores - it might be a good idea to add a note, encouraging respondents to run the test 3 times and record their highest score from all runs, if they feel like doing so.
 
Nice, I'll gladly fill in the survey!
Your support will be most welcome!

You got me excited to see what the aggregated results will after some time.
Me too!
Edit: regarding the R23 benchmark scores - it might be a good idea to add a note, encouraging respondents to run the test 3 times and record their highest score from all runs, if they feel like doing so.
Okay, let me think about the best way to achieve that objective. It shouldn't be too difficult to tweak things. I'm thinking maybe collect that info in addition to the first run with the voltages and temps.
 
Ooooers, this will be handy. Be nice to see what others with similar setups are setting to get the scores. Could save a lot of trial and error having some baselines to explore.
 
Okay, Guys. My online survey is just about ready for primetime. So, I thought now might be a good time to ask for feedback on how we can maximize its usefulness to both each other and to new visitors to our motherboard forums. I think the best way to solicit feedback is to share my instructions document with you (see attached pdf). I designed this document with the idea of giving each survey respondent a chance to gather all the relevant information ahead of time. There's nothing worse (well there are a few things I can think of that are worse ;) ) than getting halfway through an online survey only to find that you can't answer a question. My instructions document tries to prevent that from happening.

In addition to the many BIOS setting questions in the survey, I include a section that asks for performance related info. The idea being to put those settings of yours into context with their performance impact. In doing so, I'm hoping that it will make it easier to compare the benefits of different settings for the same CPU model (and similar hardware). I had decided early on to use a single "cold system" run of Cinebench R23 to try and reduce the effect of the cooling solution on the results. However, the one flaw in this thinking, as we all know now, is that a droopy LLC approach will naturally favor all-core workloads like Cinebench. So, with that in mind, what would you guys like to see (assuming you're willing to participate) as a secondary benchmark application to include in the survey? Perhaps one that is more suited to non all-core workloads and more predictive of gaming performance. Please give it some thought. Thank you!

P.S. If, after reviewing the attached instructions document, you have any questions, suggestions, or changes in mind, please please don't hesitate to let me know. You will not hurt my feelings. While I would love to see this survey become a tool that benefits all of us (or at least the many visitors to our community), I have no preconceived notion of whether this survey (and settings database) will fall flat on its face or become a popular tool. I guess time will tell, and I'm okay either way. However, if nothing else, it might stop us from having to hunt the various threads of this forum to locate another member's settings.

Cheers!
FlyingScot

Did not see any mention of Hyperthreading on/off?

Windows Power Plan?
 
I have just uploaded a new version of my Survey Instructions pdf with the following changes:

1. Fixed an error where I had reversed PL1 and PL2 labels.
2. Added optional question: Windows Power Plan.
3. Added mandatory question: Hyper-Threading (yes/no).
4. Added optional question: R23 Score (Best) - best of 3 runs.
5. Added optional question: Benchmate version of R23 (yes/no).
6. Added two optional questions: URL1 & URL2 - allows adding two links to any online source, e.g. 3DMark online results page, online google docs (spreadsheet, etc.), etc. Basically, link to anything you think another user might find of interest in regards to your settings, test data or performance.

I believe this list of changes incorporates all of your suggestions to-date.
Thanks for all the feedback!
 
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Will be easier to do the tests and submit the results form Benchmate. For example mine 14600K:
3203423.jpg

You can see 25K from 129W and 66 degrees temperature. There is a lot more information as well. The voltage though, is not the actual one during the test, is the maximum reached.

Will be easier to do the tests and submit the results form Benchmate. For example mine 14600K:
3203423.jpg

You can see 25K from 129W and 66 degrees temperature. There is a lot more information as well. The voltage though, is not the actual one during the test, is the maximum reached.
Could you post your bios settings to get those results pls?
 
P.S. If, after reviewing the attached instructions document, you have any questions, suggestions, or changes in mind, please please don't hesitate to let me know.
Should survey have anything about Core Ratio Apply Mode (All Core etc)? I thought I was the only one who changed from All Core (to Turbo Ratio, no manual/offset) but the screen shots earlier today show that I am not alone.
 
Should survey have anything about Core Ratio Apply Mode (All Core etc)? I thought I was the only one who changed from All Core (to Turbo Ratio, no manual/offset) but the screen shots earlier today show that I am not alone.
Once it gets into the realm of customization of individual cores or groups of cores, I think I'd have to ask too many questions. I have the following setup right now:

P-Core Ratio*
Select your all-core P-Core Ratio setting from the dropdown list.
Options include: Auto, Custom, 62 - 37
If you have customized the max ratios for individual P-Cores or groups of cores, select Custom and, if possible, provide screenshots or additional information via URL link.

Turbo P-Core Offset*
If you have entered a manual Turbo offset for factory max core ratios, select the setting from the dropdown list.

E-Core Ratio*
Same as P-Core options.

Turbo E-Core Offset*
If you have entered a manual Turbo offset for factory max core ratios, select the setting from the dropdown list.

AVX Offset*
Select your AVX Offset from the dropdown list.

Ring Ratio*
Select your Ring Ratio setting from the dropdown list.
 
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