Are you sure that overclocking doesnt degrade it? Any references for more info?
Sure:
https://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/723980-Truth-about-CPU-degradationEven not overclocked, it will degrade overtime; reducing the heat (
whether overclocked or not) will just decrease the rate.
Take note: It's for a PC forum but most ASICs are basically made of boards with micro-processors used for making mobile phones or hybrid tablets.
Processors are processors whatever the architecture anyways.
I agree that it degrades overclocked or non-overclocked but the pace at which it degrades should not be the same. Agree?