

Precision Boost Overdrive(PBO) is the AMD automatic overclocking solution for the Ryzen CPÚs. Settings like ECC RAM that are not technically supported but work with Ryzen CPU's as well as other SoC domain settings. What is AMD CBS?Ĭustom settings for your Ryzen CPU's that are provided by AMD, CBS stands for Custom BIOS Settings.

Zen 2 architecture is used for the Ryzen 3000 series(3600X etc.) Zen 3 architecture is used for the Ryzen 5000 series(5600X etc). So Ryzen CPU's are based on the Zen architecture, Zen 1 architecture is used for the Ryzen 1000 series CPU's(Ryzen 1600X et), Zen+ is used for the Ryzen 2000 series CPU's(2600X etc.). Ryzen and Zen are the same, whereas Zen is the architecture and Ryzen is the product name of the AMD consumer-based CPU's. What is the difference between Ryzen and Zen? The IC(Integrated Circuit)is there to control and regulate those components. But a VRM always consists of MOSFET's, Chokes, Capacitors, and a PWM Controller. Motherboards for overclocking come with a high-quality VRM that uses better components. In overclocking you modify BIOS settings to instruct the VRM for increased performance at the expense of increased heat output. The VRM regulates the power from the PSU. VRM stands for Voltage Regulator Module and is located close to the CPU socket to provide a reliable and clean power supply. These settings will vary from motherboard and CPU as well as the degree to which they can be set in the BIOS. Going over some of the basics of BIOS settings and what a function is or why it should be turned on or off and under what condition(s). This covers the Zen, Zen+ and Zen 2 architectures and all products stemming from those architectures.

This Terminology FAQ will cover some of the basics when overclocking AMD based CPU's from the Ryzen series.
