Question 5800x3d not hitting 4.5Ghz while gaming

[MBrown]

I have not done any overclocking with this CPU at all, but I figured it should at least boost to 4.5 under load for at least one of the cores. I've noticed its not getting there. I see anywhere between 4.3 to 4.4. Are my expectations too high?

 

[gdansk]

How many cores are at that clock rate?
Is it cooled sufficiently?
Is the frame rate lower than expected?
What instructions is the game using? Clock rates are dynamic according to thermal and power constraints.

 

[MBrown]

I've got a Lian Li 240mm AIO cooler. Temps hover between 60 and 70 while gaming. I'm hoping to reduce 1% lows in games. I play COD (Now BO6), American Truck Simulator, New World, and Battlefield 2042.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Are my expectations too high?

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That should help but tread carefully.