Renoir Mobile Tuning, to boost Ryzen 4000 series

Reddit user kbsk1 has developed a software called Renoir Mobile Tuning. This software allows users to overclock or underclock Ryzen 4000 processors. He has just released the first version, RC V 1.0.0, and owners of laptops with these processors can now customize their operating parameters.

Software to customize your processor

Enthusiasts are constantly developing tuning software for Ryzen processors. ClockTuner, for example, has been used by many enthusiasts to modify the parameters of Ryzen 3000 series processors to their liking. Now it's the turn of the 4000 series. Users can use RMT or Renoir Mobile Tuning to overclock or underclock these processors. Overclocking allows for increased performance, but battery life will inevitably decrease. Ryzen 4000 processors are typically found in notebooks, while Ryzen 3000 processors are mainly used in desktop computers. With overclocking, while you'll get higher performance, the battery life will be slower. This is perfectly logical.

It's important to note that this software is provided by a third party and not by AMD, the manufacturer of Ryzen processors, nor by the laptop manufacturer. Therefore, its use is primarily intended for advanced users. Indeed, when boosting the processor, it's crucial to consider the processor's usage factors: temperature parameters and the limits set by the OEM. Cooling settings should not be neglected to avoid damaging the processor and the laptop.

Overclocking or underclocking, the RMT does it all

It's entirely possible to underclock the CPU with this tool to improve battery life. This allows us to set the maximum power or temperature. For example, by reducing the power consumption to 20 watts, the processor's operating temperature is around 60°C, whereas under normal use with a nominal power of 40 watts, the processor typically operates at 90°C. Underclocking also reduces the noise emitted by the computer. Indeed, a lower operating temperature means less cooling (fans, etc.) is required.

The RMT 1.0.0 software is quite comprehensive. It includes a reporting system that allows you to monitor power consumption, clock speed, temperatures, memory speeds, the Infinity Fabric, as well as the GFX and the SoC. This software allows you to modify the TDPs of PL0, PL1, and PL2. It also allows you to customize the duration of the power supply boosts (on power supply ) for PL1 and PL2. Thus, the PL1/PL2 power, set by default at 37.5W/48W, can be reduced to 15W/25W. In this context, the operating temperature dropped considerably by 30°C, from 90°C to 60°C. We can also adjust the TCTL temperature and the operating power of the TDC and EDC.

In our experience, Ryzen-H processors are more susceptible to overclocking than Ryzen-U processors. For underclocking, both the H and U types responded well to various settings.