d0minat0r overclocks Core i5-2500K chip to 6025MHz, sets frequency record

Serbian overclocker d0minat0r has achieved a truly remarkable overclock with the Intel Core i5-2500K processor. The record in this specific CPU category remained unbroken since February 28, 2012!

To hit his target, the enthusiast employed a phase change cooling system. This, combined with a meticulous selection of a golden sample chip, allowed the Serbian overclocker to push the CPU frequency to 6025 MHz:

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To say this is an astounding result is an understatement. Second-generation Core chips aren't exactly keen on liquid nitrogen overclocking, often forcing overclockers to use milder cooling solutions.

Hopefully, d0minat0r will continue experimenting with this specific chip, and we can look forward to even more significant records in the future (and judging by comments on the result, that seems to be the plan).

The test bench consisted of the following components:

• Motherboard - Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z

• Cooling - Phase change cooling system

• RAM - 1 stick Corsair 2048 MB (CM3X2G1866C7GT)

• Graphics card - ASUS GeForce GT 610

• SSD - Intel SSDSA2M120G2GC (FW: 2CV102M3)

• Monitor - BenQ GL2450 (BNQ78A4)

Source: HWBot result page