What is Vcore and How Does It Help with Overclocking?

[Julio Franco]

Vcore, or core voltage, is the voltage that is supplied to power your CPU. The amount of power the CPU uses and the amount of heat generated are tied to the amount of voltage it draws. The voltage identification definition, or VID, determines the amount of voltage your CPU needs to maintain stability at the default clock speeds.

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https://www.techspot.com/article/1645-overclocking-what-is-vcore/

 

[Danny101]

Good explanation. I don't do overclocking for lack of understanding in this area. I just wait and upgrade to the next generation. There's usually family waiting for the hand down. I didn't realize how useful undevolting was.