AMD's Threadripper 7000 series has a hidden fuse that will blow when overclocking is enabled

Operating a CPU or GPU at a frequency that exceeds the highest rated value is called 'overclocking,' and some users are competing to achieve higher processing power and benchmark scores. The high-end processor ' Ryzen Threadripper 7000 ' series released by AMD in November 2023 is reportedly equipped with a fuse that blows when overclocking mode is enabled.

AMD says overclocking blows a hidden fuse on Ryzen Threadripper 7000 to show if you've overclocked the chip, but it doesn't automatically void your CPU's warranty | Tom's Hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-says-overclocking-blows-hidden-fuses-on-ryzen-threadripper-7000-to-show-if-youve-overclocked-but-it- wont-automatically-void-your-cpus-warranty

AMD's New Threadripper Chips Have a Hidden Fuse That Blows When Overclocking Is Enabled | Extremetech
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/amds-new-threadripper-chips-have-a-hidden-fuse-that-blows-when-overclocking

Overclocking mode allows the device to operate in conditions that greatly exceed its intended specifications. Therefore, overclocking mode places a heavy burden on the hardware and may cause damage that is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series comes in Pro and non-Pro versions, both of which can be overclocked. However, there have been reports that when overclocking is performed by changing the main frequency or voltage, the BIOS screen displays a message that the manufacturer's warranty has expired. According to this user, the BIOS screen also states that overclocking mode is permanently enabled, but also indicates that the manufacturer's warranty will expire.

Threadripper 7000 series operating number OC specific configuration (PBO/terminal number/terminal power level/inherent frequency rate and time) required fuse and permanent warranty. AMD is Samsung's mechanical engineering...

If I were to read the TRX50 main board configuration, I would like to read the POR code, which is originally the main board dealer BIOS. pic.twitter.com/mCh1bbeBZZ

— David Huang (@hjc4869) December 12, 2023

When Tom's Hardware, a hardware-related news site, asked AMD for comment, AMD admitted that the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series is equipped with a fuse that detects overclocking activation. However, 'To be clear, blowing this fuse does not void the manufacturer's warranty. It is incorrect to state that enabling overclocking or overvoltage features will void the processor warranty. AMD's standard sales Per the terms, damage caused by overclocking or overvoltage is not covered by the warranty. However, other unrelated issues may be covered by warranty repair or replacement.'

Tom's Hardware said, 'Overclocking the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series is possible, but you must do so responsibly.'