Should I adjust PL parameters for i7-14700KF in Crysis?

I finally got the game running at ultra settings, but during explosions, the FPS would plummet from 120 to 40. That sudden drop from hype to anger was real. The default power limits on the i7-14700KF cause the clock speed to crash from 5.6 GHz to 3.8 GHz under sustained load, creating those massive stutters. I tried 'Ultimate Performance' mode in Windows, but that just made the E-core scheduling a mess and pushed temps over 100℃—completely unacceptable. I went into the BIOS, unlocked PL1 and PL2 to 253 Watts, and set a core voltage offset of -0.05V to keep the heat in check. In Cinebench R23, my multi-core score jumped from 34,000 to 36,500, with clocks holding steady at 5.2 - 5.4 GHz. I had two instant reboots after unlocking the power wall because the cooler couldn't keep up, but ramping the AIO fans to 100% fixed it. CPU temps now sit at 85 - 92℃ with power draw between 220 - 240 Watts. Frame times are now a stable 8.2 - 11.5ms.
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