X3 460 unlock. Free cheese - unlock the cores of AMD processors. Unlock verification and core testing
If you have at your disposal a computer equipped with a modern AMD processor, then this means that you have a chance to significantly increase the performance of your PC without spending a penny on this goal. It's about about the technology, which is called "unlocking the cores of AMD processors." This technology makes it possible to increase the number available to the system processor cores - usually from two to four or three.
Of course, such an operation is very tempting. Indeed, as tests show, in some cases the performance of the updated processor almost doubles. Moreover, for the successful implementation of this operation, you only need a little knowledge of the BIOS options, and, by the way, a little luck.
First of all, let's try to deal with the question of why AMD needed to "hide" the processor cores from the user at all. The fact is that each manufacturer of processors within a certain line has several models that differ both in price and in capabilities. Naturally, cheaper processor models have fewer cores than more expensive ones. However, in many cases it is irrational to specifically develop models with a smaller number of cores, so many manufacturers, in this case, AMD, do it easier - they simply disable unnecessary processor cores.
In addition, many AMD processors may also have defective cores that have a number of flaws. Such processors are also not thrown away, and after disabling unnecessary cores, they are sold under the guise of cheaper varieties of processors. However, the detected shortcomings of disabled cores may not be critical for their functioning. For example, if the processor core has a slightly increased heat dissipation compared to the standard one, then the use of a processor with such a core is quite possible.
It should be said right away that the success of the operation to unlock the cores largely depends not only on the AMD processor line and its model, but also on a certain series of processors. In many series, only the cores in individual processors can be unlocked, while in other series, almost all processors can be unlocked. In some cases, it is possible to unlock not the core itself, but only the cache related to it.
Unlockable AMD processors are from the Athlon, Phenom, and Sempron families. Usually, unlocking is possible for cores 3 and 4 of the four available cores. In some cases, you can unlock the second core on a dual-core processor, and in some cases, 5 and 6 cores on a quad-core processor.
Features of unlocking different series of processors
Here are some examples of AMD processor series that can be unlocked, as well as their characteristic features of this process:
- Athlon X2 5000+ - cores #3 and 4 (single instances)
- Athlon II X3 4xx series (Deneb/Rana core) - core #4 and cache
- Athlon II X3 4xx series (Propus type core) - core #4
- Athlon II X4 6xx series (Deneb/Rana core) - L3 cache only
- Phenom II X2 5xx series - cores #3 and 4
- Phenom II X3 series 7xx - core #4
- Phenom II X4 8xx Series - Only 2MB L3 Cache Can Be Unlocked
- Phenom II X4 650T, 840T, 960T and 970 Black Edition - cores #5 and 6 (selected)
- Sempron 140/145 - core #2
Which chipsets support unlocking processor cores?
It should be noted that not all motherboards support the ability to unlock cores. AMD processors. You will only be able to unlock cores if your BIOS supports Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC) or a similar technology.
ACC technology is used in the following chipsets:
- GeForce 8200
- GeForce 8300
- nForce 720D
- nForce 980
- Southbridge Chipsets Type SB710
- Southbridge Chipsets Type SB750
There are also several AMD chipsets that do not support ACC technology, but instead support similar technologies. These chipsets include chipsets with southbridges like:
- SB810
- SB850
- SB950
The methodology for unlocking cores on these chipsets varies by motherboard manufacturer.
Unlock Method
To unlock the cores, the user needs to access the BIOS tools. In case of support motherboard For ACC technology, in most cases it is enough to find the Advanced Clock Calibration parameter in the BIOS and set it to Auto.
In the case of motherboards from certain manufacturers, some additional steps may also be required. On maternal ASUS boards it is necessary to enable the Unleashed mode option in addition to ACC, on MSI boards - the Unlock option CPU Core, on NVIDIA boards - the Core Calibration option. On Gigabyte boards, you need to find the EC Firmware Selection option and set it to Hybrid.
On those chipsets that do not support ACC technology, the unlocking method depends on the specific manufacturer. We list briefly the options that must be used in the case of each specific manufacturer:
- ASUS - ASUS Core Unlocker
- Gigabyte - CPU Unlock
- Biostar - BIO-unlocKING
- ASRock - ASRock UCC
- MSI - Unlock CPU Core
Unlock verification and core testing
In order to make sure that the unlocked AMD processor cores really work, it is best to use informational utilities like CPU-Z. However, even if you make sure that the unlock was successful, this does not mean that the unlocked kernels will work without problems. In order to fully test their performance, it is recommended to conduct a thorough test of all processor parameters. Also, the failure of the unlocking process may be indicated by computer malfunctions, and sometimes the inability to boot it. In the latter case, you will have to resort to clearing the BIOS memory and resetting it to the factory default state (we talked about how to carry out this process in a separate article).
In the event of a malfunction of new cores, the user can disable them at any time using BIOS options. In addition, you should keep in mind that the operation of unlocking processor cores works only at the BIOS level, and not at the level of the processors themselves. In the event that you put a processor with unlocked cores on another motherboard, they will still be locked.
And one more thing I would like to note. Although unlocking a processor is not equivalent to overclocking it, however, increasing the number of working cores of your processor will automatically increase the heat dissipation of the processor die. Therefore, perhaps, in this case, it makes sense to think about upgrading the cooler cooling the processor.
Conclusion
Unlocking the cores of AMD processors is a simple operation, which, nevertheless, can help the user to realize the full potential of his computer equipment. This operation is carried out by enabling the necessary BIOS options. Although unlocking the cores is not always guaranteed to be successful, it is not associated with significant risk, like overclocking, and can be tried in practice by any user.
Turning an Athlon II X3 425 into a full fledged Phenom II X4 925 with short instruction by unlock
There have always been components on the market that, with a certain approach to them, provided the user with much more performance than he paid for them. Such processors or video cards, and sometimes even motherboards, are "cuts" from top products. It happens that with a successful combination of circumstances, a flagship processor can be made from a budget processor.
An interesting research experiment was conducted by the staff of the PCShop Group computer store to unlock the triple-core Athlon II X3 425 processor and turn it into a real quad-core Phenom II X4 925 chip.
As you know, AMD uses only three types of crystals for the production of its processors: the four-core Deneb from it, by cutting the L3 cache, get Propus and the dual-core Regor. Athlon II X3 4XX processors can be either on the Deneb chip (the version for the Athlon II X3 4XX is called Rana) or on the Propus core.
CoreDeneb
Propus core
In other words, with some luck, you can get a cut from the Deneb crystal (Phenom II). And it's always possible to get a physically cropped Propus that just doesn't have the L3 cache. AMD makes no warranty on the performance of an unlocked cache or core. You buy exactly the model and with the characteristics that are printed on the box or processor cover.
At the disposal of the PCShop Group were Athlon II X3 425 processors on the most "correct" chip - Deneb, which made it possible to unlock 6 MB of L3 cache along with the core.
After
Comparing the specifications of the unlocked Athlon II X3 425 with the production model Phenom II X4 925, you can see some differences:
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Phenom II X4 B25 |
Phenom II X4 925 |
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Of course, you can find fault with the fact that the frequency does not match. But here it’s like in the folk saying about a gift horse. Although, we will return to the frequency and show that it is possible to get a more efficient processor from the Athlon II X3 425 model even than the Phenom II X4 965 BOX Black Edition (3400 MHz). Beyond unlocking effective method Performance gains have always been overclocking. The newly minted Phenom II X4 B25 (Athlon II X3 425) was overclocked to a stable frequency of 3600 MHz (33% overclocking). Thus, Athlon processor II X3 425 became equal in speed to the yet unreleased Phenom II X4 975 (3600 MHz).
Recall that to unlock the processor, at least you need to have a motherboard based on the south bridge SB710 or SB750. You can also use some models of motherboards based on the NVIDIA system logic to unlock, as we already reported in the news.
In this case, the processor was unlocked on a GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD3P motherboard. All that needed to be done to convert the processor was to find the “Advanced Clock Calibration” setting in the BIOS and set the value to “Auto”. Save BIOS settings and restart PC.
Then, in the same Advanced Clock Calibration section, you need to find "EC Firmware Selection" and select the "Hybrid" option.
Testing
Test stand:
Cooler - Zalman CNPS 9700 LED + ZM-CS4A
Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD3P;
RAM - GOODRAM PRO GP900D264L5
Video card - MSI Radeon HD 4890 (R4890 Cyclone);
Drive - Samsung HD252HJ;
Power supply - Seasonic S12D-850.
It is significant that the performance gain from unlocking the Athlon II X3 425 processor in the 3DMark06 test was 25% and it is practically equal to the Phenom II X4 925 chip. II X4 975. Also noteworthy are the results of tests SuperPi 1M, for which the amount of cache memory is important. In it, the unlocked and overclocked Athlon II X3 425 with 6 MB of L3 cache passed the 20 second limit!
Finally, we note that we should not forget that unlocking is a lottery. There are times when the kernel is unlocked, but does not function stably. Or it could be that the Athlon II X3 processor is based on a Propus die.
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Can Athlon 64 X2 5600+ have 2 more cores unlocked? If so, how?
Answer: Dabby, all sites are talking about one thing - the processor has 2 physical cores. There are no more cores and nothing can be unlocked
Question: Amd athlon II x2 220
I want to open 2 additional cores. Help with advice
Iron:
Amd athlon II x2 220
MP msi 870-c45
OP 6 gigs
Geforce GT 440 graphics card
Answer: RTFM:
Athlon II X2 - there is nothing to unlock (only a model with an index of 220 can come across on a quad-core Deneb - look at the marking on the cover).
Phenom II, Athlon X2, Athlon II, Sempron: unlock/enable hidden cores/cacheAdded after 21 minutes
btw
What is ASS? What is NCC?
A technology for fine-tuning the frequency and power of processor cores, created by AMD to increase the overclocking potential of its Stars (K10) processors. For implementation, it uses seven pins of the south bridge (GPIO) and six previously unused pins in the processor socket. More detailed information this AMD technology is not disclosed. It is also not known what exactly the percentage parameters are responsible for.
The ACC setting consisted of activating it in the BIOS of the motherboard and adjusting it in the form of percentages. Negative positions - decrease in the frequency potential and power consumption of the processor, positive - increase.
There are two implementations of the same technology:
Advanced Clock Calibration - original, based on AMD chipsets.
Nvidia Core Calibration is a variation of ACC implemented later by nVidia in its chipsets.
To unlock it, you just need to activate the ACC / NCC itself.
Motherboard requirements. Setting motherboard BIOS fees.
To begin with - the power harness corresponding to the processor.
No need to try to unlock and overclock a six-core Thuban on a cheap three-phase mATX motherboard. Get fireworks.
As well as buying a top-end motherboard with ten-phase (8 + 2) power for unlocking a Sempron 140 on a dual-core Regor is a waste of money.
The rest of the requirements are:
- AMD: almost all motherboards with southbridges SB710, SB750.
- nVidia: chipsets GeForce 8200, GeForce 8300, nForce720D, nForce 980. But with regard to nVidia chipsets, be extremely careful: nVidia started adding NCC support to its chipsets only in 2009, respectively, formally the same chipset can be both with NCC and without it, moreover, even if it is of the corresponding updated revision , the function may not be implemented in bios (use search engines and specify the start date for the release of a particular motherboard, also study the specifications of the motherboard on the manufacturer's website, preferably in original English, because Russian-language mirrors are usually scarce and updated with a delay, if updated at all).
It should also be noted that of all motherboards, only ASRock motherboards based on chipsets with native support ACC / NCC allow you to disable the L3 cache, which is useful on processors with working cores, but a broken L3 cache.
No other chipsets support either ACC or NCC.
However, many manufacturers, nevertheless, implemented the unlocking function using their own engineering developments (for example, Asrock UCC, Asus Core Unlocker, etc.) and released new models and revisions of motherboards based on these chipsets in 2010-2011. I emphasize: NEW models and NEW revisions, old products on these chipsets are not affected and this support cannot be implemented with a simple bios firmware (no way).
It should be noted that it is necessary to check with the official website of the manufacturer, because. even in new motherboards on these chipsets, there is not always an unlock function.
It should be noted that on these motherboards the chance of successful unlocking is significantly lower than on motherboards based on AMD SB710 and 750. In particular, at the moment (September 2011) this applies to new motherboards based on AMD 9-series chipsets.
Question: The computer is cut down ( AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+, nVIDIA nForce 520D, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT).
Hello, in general, when you turn on any games, the computer works a little and then it cuts down. Than it can be caused and what will advise?
With a computer such a long time, I have already changed two coolers. When they bought it, it worked, then it started to cut down, then it was under repair, they said that there were errors in Windows and reinstalled it, it worked for a week - and again. Then again during the repair, they changed the cooler to a small AMD one, they said everything would be ok, it worked and again the same story. Then I changed the cooler to AMD too, only more powerful and added extra. the cooler in a sistemnik - all the same is cut down. Only before it was cut down once, and then when you turned it on, you could continue to play and work for yourself, but now it cuts down every time when you scan the antivirus too. But recently I cleaned the computer with an auslogic and it seems to live with the scan.
Operating system - Windows XP
Processor - AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+, 3000 MHz
Chipset system board- nVIDIA nForce 520D, AMD Hammer
Video adapter - NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT (512 MB)
I made a screen of the SpeedFan program with normal operation- Here in Everest -
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Question: I'm building a cheap HTPC on Athlon 5350, I have a question about storage...
Comrades, in fact, a subject,
I got tired of hosting a PLEX server on my laptop, so I decided to assemble a cheap HTPC - especially after I ran into a bunch of Athlon 5350 + ITX mother at an indecently low price. I don’t have 4K TVs, the ultimate dream is 1080p (and most of the content I watch is generally 720p and below). I want to put the device near the biggest TV in the house, play movies from it via HDMI directly + "twist" PLEX / Kodi on it, so that other TVs / tablets can watch movies from the bedroom / kitchen, etc.
But then I began to look through different configurations / recommendations and this is not the first time I have come across such a message - in such an HTPC there should be only "brains" (i.e. a small SSD disk with the system), and the content itself should be stored on the network on a specialized separate NAS.
This puzzled me a little, because so far the plan was just to insert a 3TB drive directly into this HTPC and use it as file storage as well. It seemed to me a completely logical and correct decision ... (and my negative experience with separate brake NAS "s 5-7 years ago only reinforced this point of view).
What am I missing in my reasoning? Why do many people strongly recommend keeping "flies separate, cutlets separate" to separate the HTPC itself and storage?
ATP generously in advance!
Answer:
silly, DLNA by itself does not guarantee playback of all common formats.
manufacturers usually write what exactly, with what codecs and what bitrates it reproduces this model TV that supports DLNA.
that is why people are perverted with transcoding (from what does not seem to what can reproduce).
PS: You don't have a TV?
I don't have a problem with that
Question: Problem with unlocking the kernel
Hello everyone, so I bought a computer, I decided to open the 4th core on my AMD Athlon x3 450 processor, but it wasn’t there.
The fact is that before that the computer started up normally at first, then UCC was turned on in All Cores 6% mode
The system is as follows:
1. Athlon x3 450 @3.6 Ghz + Cooler Master V6 GT
2.AsRock M3N78D FX 140W+ (NForce 720D)
3.GoodRam Play 2x4GB 1600 Mhz
4. Logic Power 80 Plus 600W
BIOS settings are as follows (before reset):
Overclock Mode-
CPU FR - 240 Mhz
PCIE - 100 Mhz
CPU/LDT Spreed-Enabled
Boot Failure Guard-Enabled
Boot Failure Guard Count()
Voltage Change - Manual
CPU FM x15 3600 Mhz
NBFM 2400Mhz
CPU Voltage 1.55V
CPU NB Voltage 1.35V
HT Bus Speed 2400Mhz
HT Bus Witch Auto (8/16Bit) ()
Chipset Voltage Auto (1.121 - 1255V)
HT Voltage Auto (1.21-1.35V)
Nvidia Core Calibration
(modes: Auto, All Cores, PerCore)()
Exposed the following:
All cores
Core 0 6%
Core 1 6%
Core 2 6%
Core 3 6%
If 4 did not work in the BIOS, it would not glow, so it sees.
I wanted to change the memory timings, the computer stopped loading, there were reset settings and now it doesn't start with UCC at all.
I don’t know how to deal with this .. I tried to turn off all energy-saving technologies, the effect is zero. But after all earlier it was launched.. Help!
Answer: as I understand it, it does not start without unlocking it now
Question: Unlocking AMD Athlon 5000+ DualCore Cores
Good day comrades.
I am doing this for the first time. There is a lot that is not clear about this.
I read on the Internet that you can not only overclock, but also unlock the cores on my processor. I read a lot of guides, all have differences. I decided to turn to professionals, that is, to you.
Tell me what, where, how.
When unlocking via ACC, AMD Phenom FX-5000 Quad-Core is written in the characteristics, but half of the programs do not start and artifacts appear on the screen.
Thank you.
Answer: Krazy2013, woah woah ... take it easy cowboy
Yes, I lifted the tire up to 225, everything, absolutely everything is on the car, and I wonder why the acceleration is so small
For whom did the BIOS draw a memory frequency of 900? For whom is the voltage per percent indicated there?
As I said, this is my first time doing this...
Also, what processor? I also don't understand much
What planet are you from? 1 post
In the article we will talk about the possibility of including the third and fourth cores, as well as the practical results of such an action - that is, tests. After all, it is very tempting to get a platform with a top-level processor for a hundred dollars.
Regarding, but one of the main consequences of AMD's "poverty" is the RATIONAL use of the crystal area.
AMD managed to create the first quad-core processor on a single chip much earlier than Intel, and even on the old technical process (Intel made its quads by soldering two dual-core processors).
So - the processor is done, but marriage is still present from time to time even with rich Intel (fresh news - ). So AMD, for example, has suspicions that one core is not working. They just block it and you buy some three or even dual core processor AMD Phenom II 560 X2 Socket AM3 3.3GHz 7MB 80W box or Athlon II X3 445. But physically, it is QUAD-CORE!
How to unlock/enable AMD processor cores?
Save changes and reboot - if everything goes smoothly, then the first step will pass. But only the FIRST.
Do not forget that the cores of Athlone and Phenomem are not blocked by chance and they can be faulty. Next, it is MANDATORY to test ALL processor cores for stability, for example, as described in the article.
PRACTICE
The Athlon II X3 425 processor was taken and, using the AsRock penny motherboard option - Bios Unlock CPU Core, the fourth core was included.
This is how the processor looked BEFORE unlocking:
As you can see, the CPU-Z utility determines that the processor has three active cores and each has half a megabyte of L2 cache.
Now we turn on the fourth core ...
There was disappointment. The first test revealed the inoperability of the included core. It was functioning, but failed under load. If you look closely at the picture, you will also see artifacts of the desktop image. But something else is noteworthy - the Athlon II X3 processor has turned not into a quad-core athlon, but into Phenom II X4!!!
The screenshot clearly shows that not only the kernel was turned on, but also the extra 6 MB of L3 cache.
I decided not to give up and go to the end. By trial and error, it was revealed that the PHYSICALLY faulty locked kernel is the second in a row. But what if the L3 cache is fully functional? To verify this statement, the processor was again unlocked, but the second core was disabled from the application manager.
Passing the test...
The test worked flawlessly. And at the same time, we also found out the practical benefits of a large cache. In the 3D Mark 2006 test, its presence, other things being equal, added +10% in some places. This is certainly not an extra core, but still an increase. Clever motherboard manufacturers, even specifically for such cases, provide for the incidental shutdown of failed cores.
That is, first we forcibly unlock everything that can be unlocked, and then we block what is inoperable)))))))))))))))
There is still a fly in the ointment in all this. Even despite the fact that the cache and cores are not active, such processors still have a large crystal size and noticeably heat up. Consider this.
WHAT PROCESSORS ARE SUITABLE FOR UNLOCKING?
Three-core Athlons and two-three-core Phenoms Athlon-II-X3 and Phenom-II-X2-3 are suitable. There is also a rumor that some quad-core models are being unlocked into six-core ones, but there is no such experience yet. Then look for Phenoms on the Thuban core and you may well be lucky.
CONCLUSION
In general, in this case, I was not lucky, because a 100% working copy could get caught. In this case, I would get a $150 quad-core Phenom II X4 from a $65 processor. Agree - this lottery is worth it. And it is especially pleasing that even penny motherboards can do this.
- Overclocking potential, the ability to unlock the 4th core, will reveal the potential of any single-chip video card so it is quite suitable for an inexpensive gaming system.
- On mat. boards without ACC (advanced clock calibration) the chance of unlocking is very small. No level 3 cache.
In October 2011 I bulldozed MSI 990FXA-GD80 4x4 GB CORSAIR Vengeance, thermal light archon...
I never bought a tractor well, this miracle doesn’t want to work normally without the L1 cache I decided to sit on this rock wait for the piledriver, which I don’t regret at all.
1. overclocked to 4GHz, in the wine7 rating 6.9 points, my old C2D E6750 (2.66) 333× [email protected]×7(3605) as estimated by win7 6.8 -
But..
2 Even without overclocking, fully unlocked the potential of my GTX470 (733/1466/1700)
Finally I was able to play BF3 without brakes and friezes the picture is smooth and, what is most surprising the picture in 3D applications has really improved!
compared in WoT, BF2-BC, BF3, TES Skyrim, Left4Dead1/2, Dead Island.
Compared MSI P35 Platinum PCB1.1 bios 1.A
C2Duo [email protected]×7=3605+ 1.30v + Thermaltake BigT VX Mem Patriot 2×2gb.Patriot Memory CPU/Mem 1:1 PEP22G6400LLK [email protected] 5/5/5/12 2.2v
PALIT DAYTONA GTX470 Dual Fan 608/1216/900(0.975V)@733/1466/900(0.950V)
Creative XFi Extreme Music
Thermaltake PurePower 550Watt
win7 x64 SP1 ultimate
Dell [email protected]×1080 with AMD Athlon II X3 [email protected] GHz CORSAIR Vengeance CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 DDR3 4×4gb 1333MHz MSI 990FXA-GD80 Thermalright Archon, THERMALTAKE Toughpower Grand TPG-750MPCEU, 750W
Example in WoT on the old system, the score is 25-38, now 45-80 and higher, BF3 in general, multiplayer flies on ultra.
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- Price, performance, potential for overclocking, the ability to unlock the 4th core. (If you're lucky)
- In the tri-core version, they simply do not exist.
The 4th core was unlocked, displayed as phenom II x4 B60. Windows rated the work of the processor at 6.9. These processors simply do not have a level 3 cache. During testing, a broken core was found, and in combination with a small cache (the cache is shared by all cores), the pebbles refused to work at 100% load, did not pull out more than one test. In the game (checked on BF-3), glitches and sagging. AMD also doesn’t work fools, it’s not just that they leave only 3 cores working. From grief, I returned the processor to its tri-core appearance, and overclocked it to 3.8 GHz. Everything went as it should, clearly and stably. Smart and productive percent, games fly. So, whoever has an incident with unlocking the 4-core, or after unlocking, you shouldn’t grieve too much, the percent works so well, but in overclocking, just fairy tale.
Complain Did the review help? 17 4
- High standard clock frequency, the ability to use on many old motherboards on socket AM2 / AM3, the ability to unlock the 4th core, moderate heat dissipation.
Installed on AsRock board N68C-GS-FX, using the UCC function, unlocked an additional core and received a full-fledged Pass from Rana. I have not even tried to drive yet, and so everything flies. The Windows7/64 performance index was 7.5. In idle, the temperature is barely above room temperature, under load it does not exceed 55 degrees. For 40 US rubles, this percentage is an excellent option for a very budgetary upgrade of systems on sockets AM2 / AM3. Take it while there is second-hand analogues from hands are more expensive!
