MoreClockTool 2.0: New version, new technology and now also in the Microsoft Store for everyone

With MoreClockTool 2.0 (MCT2), one of the best-known tuning applications for AMD graphics cards is entering a new round. Basically, nothing has remained the same. Both the frontend and the backend have been completely redeveloped; not a single byte has been left over from the first version. The new version is no longer just a little helper, but a fully-fledged Windows app based on C /WinRT. This is exactly where the reason for the price of €2.99 comes in. According to the developer, the development of MCT2 was anything but a side project. Although the software appears straightforward on the surface, a lot of time went into its development. The decision for the sales price is based less on commerce than on the attempt to honor the effort in a symbolic measure. Whether this is worthwhile for users remains to be seen, but a seven-day trial period should provide clarity before purchase.

Functionally, the MCT2 is a completely new development. Although the software adopts familiar basic functions from the MCT1, it goes significantly further in almost all areas. One of the biggest innovations is the profile system: up to 16 profiles can be created for tuning and fan settings, each of which can be flexibly configured. The user can determine which parameters are saved and loaded. The behavior during loading can also be influenced – it is up to the user whether values are adopted directly or only loaded into the interface.

Another new feature is the support of interactive fan curves. In contrast to the first version, the behavior of the fans can now be adjusted graphically. Operation is entirely by mouse, including dynamically scalable sliders whose size changes with the window size. If you want, you can reduce the interface to a narrow panel, completely without sliders and control elements. The software adapts to your own style without cluttering the desktop.

For AMD users, the technical basis remains the same: MCT2, like MCT1, communicates directly with the AMD driver via the official ADLX library. This works both with the Adrenalin software and with a pure driver installation. So if you deliberately want to do without Adrenalin, you can still make full use of the tool. MCT2 does not see itself as a competitor to Adrenalin, but as a leaner supplement: without advertising, without telemetry, without hidden menus or permanent background activities.

The MoreClockTool 2.0 user interface and menu structure in detail

MoreClockTool 2.0 is a compact Windows app written entirely in C /WinRT with a clear focus on clarity and direct control. Despite the comparatively small file size and the deliberately slim design, the software offers a wide range of functions for users of AMD graphics cards. The user interface is divided into five main areas, which are accessed via a vertical sidebar with icons. Each area is logically structured and designed for a specific functional unit.

Start screen and system info

The start screen shows basic system information after starting. In the example: an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB GDDR6, connected via an Adrenalin driver in version 32.0.21016.4. In addition to the device, subvendor and revision ID, the exact Navi44 implementation (G26201) is also displayed. The drop-down menu allows you to select the card to be controlled for multi-GPU systems.

Display settings

The monitor functions can be individually configured in the “Display” tab. These include

• Selection of the connected monitor and manual resync

• Information on connection, resolution and refresh rate

• Activating and deactivating FreeSync

• Optional features such as Virtual Super Resolution and GPU scaling including aspect ratio

• Color modes (Color Depth) in BPC and various pixel formats (e.g. RGB 4:4:4 Full)

These settings offer an alternative to the Adrenalin software, but without telemetry or additional background services.

Fan control

Fan control is one of the most striking functional features of MCT2.0. An interactive curve display allows the precise setting of five control points, each with a definable temperature value and associated PWM output. The points can be moved using the mouse or entered directly numerically. An activatable zero RPM mode allows semi-passive operation at low temperatures. Up to eight fan profiles can be saved and called up with a click. The UI remains tidy and clearly legible.

Graphics functions and image optimization

The “Graphics” menu contains options for image optimization, energy and frame rate control:

• Radeon Anti-Lag and Boost

• Super Resolution, Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Chill

• Frame rate target control with adjustable maximum FPS limit

• Vertical synchronization (VSync) including behavior with unspecified app

• Selection of anti-aliasing methods

• Settings for tessellation (e.g. AMD-optimized)

• Option to specifically reset the shader cache

The values are transferred directly to the driver via ADLX, regardless of whether Adrenalin is installed.

Tuning and profiles

The “Tuning” section allows direct control of:

• GPU and VRAM clock frequency

• GPU voltage (mV)

• Power limit in percent

• Selection of memory timing levels

• Activation of Smart Access Memory

All values can be adjusted via slider or direct input. Eight profiles are available and can be called up separately. The interface adapts flexibly: There is also a narrow side version with the same functions, ideal for space-saving use.

Profile settings and help

The last section, “Settings”, defines which parameters are saved with the profiles. Tuning and fan values can be combined separately, such as GFX clock with or without fan curve. The behavior when loading (immediate use or only import into the UI) can also be configured. A small help section explains the three main functions:

• Reload (query status)

• Reset to Factory (reset all settings)

• Apply (apply settings)

Right-click on profile numbers to save or delete individual profiles.

Summary

The MoreClockTool 2.0 offers a complete yet efficient interface for users who want to control AMD graphics cards independently of the Adrenalin front end. The interface is logically segmented, freely scalable, and consistently designed for performance without ballast. The menu navigation remains consistent throughout, all functions can be accessed with two to three clicks. This makes MCT2.0 one of the most streamlined yet feature-rich tools for AMD GPU management currently available.

Of course, the motivation for further development remains unchanged. The developer plans to continue to maintain MCT1 as far as time and energy allow. In the future, MCT2 will be further improved through feedback. The purchase via the Microsoft Store requires an account, but no permanent registration in the app is necessary. Once purchased, the app remains linked via the Store account and works independently of the Windows login. MoreClockTool 2.0 is therefore not just an update, but a deliberately newly developed tool for AMD tuning that clearly sets itself apart from overloaded software suites. Whether it is worth the price of €2.99 is ultimately up to each user to decide, but the option to test it before buying should help.