And feel confident while you do it

Want to know how to overclock your Intel processor? Read our guide to learn how. We’ll provide step-by-step instructions for overclocking, as well as some guidance on how to keep everything within a safe overclocking level.

By the end of this article, you will not only know how to overclock your CPU, but you will also feel confident doing so. Be sure to also check out our companion guide on how to overclock your GPU.

Before we get started, you need to know if it is actually possible to overclock your particular Intel CPU. Luckily, finding out is very easy. There are essentially two types of Intel processors: non-overclocked versions and the K or X variant, which is overclockable.