The latest beta version of MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 (Beta 5) brought a significant update to overclocking enthusiasts. Common Special Database filethe software now allows to increase the speed of GDDR7 memory of the RTX 50 cards, including the RTX 5080reaching impressive 36 Gbps.
The news puts the Afterburner at the same level as Asus GPU Tweak IIIwho had already managed to unlock this overclock track. The difference is that MSI now offers this functionality natively, without the need for additional modifications by users.
RTX 5080 has great overclocking potential
Nvidia launched the RTX 50 series with Factory GDDR7 Memories operating at 30 Gbpsalthough the chips support up to 32 Gbps natively. This indicated great overclocking potential, something the hardware community quickly realized.
With this new version of MSI afterburner, users can raise the frequency of memories up to +3000 MHzallowing to reach the 36 Effective Gbps. The process involves downloading a specific file and replacing it in the software installation folder.
With the updated database file, users can extend the overclocking interval to up to +3000 MHz, thus reaching 36 GBPs in RTX 5080 GDDR7 memory
How to activate overclock to 36 Gbps?
For those who want to test the new feature, it is necessary to follow a few steps:
- Download msi afterburner 4.6.6 beta 5 build 16555available in Guru3d.
- Backup of the Msiafterburner.dat filelocated in the software installation folder.
- Replace the original file with the new modified databasethat extends the memory overclock track.
- Restart or MSI Afterburner and adjust the memory frequency as needed.
It is important to remember that overclock involves risksand increasing memory frequency beyond specifications can generate instability or overheating.
Main changes in MSI afterburner 4.6.6 Beta 5
The new version MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 Beta 5 Build 16554 It brings several improvements, including improved support for the RTX 50 series, voltage control adjustments, and new generation CPUS optimizations. Check out the highlights:
NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 50 × 0 GPUS SUPPORT
- Added support for Four fans In the reference models of the RTX 50 × 0 series.
- Implemented Software interface for future integration with G-Assist.
- The theme MSI Windows 11 Dark Now is the standard in the application, supported by the control of multiple fans.
- Novo MSI Special skindeveloped by Drex Design, with native support for four fans control.
Improvements in previous GPUS support
- Support for voltage control In more affordable versions of the line NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40×0.
CPUS Optimizations
- Reformulation of CPU Information Databasefacilitating future updates.
- Experimental support for AMD Ryzen 9xxx processors.
- Experimental support for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs.
Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) updates
- RTSS Updated for the version 7.3.7 Beta 5ensuring greater stability and compatibility with new games and hardware.
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Limits imposed by NVIDIA
Despite the possibility of overclocking, Nvidia seems to have imposed some restrictions on the level of Driver or BIOSpreventing RTX 5080 from exceeding 36 GBPs, even if the software allows higher adjustments.
The reason may be related to the performance balance between the models of the RTX 5000 series, allowing the RTX 5090 Continue at the top of the market.
Even with these limitations, MSI afterburner remains one of the favorite tools of hardware enthusiasts, allowing advanced adjustments to extract maximum GPUS performance.
Source: Guru3D and Uniko’s Hardware
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