Cinebench results and actual gameplay speed are different metrics.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Cinebench results and actual gameplay speed are different metrics.

Cinebench results and actual gameplay speed are different metrics.

Cinebench results and actual gameplay speed are different metrics.

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Ice_Blinger
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03-02-2023, 06:00 PM

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This pattern appears specific to your setup. Adjusting CPU power limits can indeed boost gaming performance, but it often comes at the cost of stability in other applications. The drop you're seeing might be due to the system prioritizing battery efficiency over smooth operation, especially when running demanding games. Your experience with different power levels suggests the issue isn't universal across all laptops or brands, but rather tied to how your machine manages thermal constraints. It could be a design choice by Dell or a common behavior in battery-optimized systems.

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Ice_Blinger

03-02-2023, 06:00 PM #1

This pattern appears specific to your setup. Adjusting CPU power limits can indeed boost gaming performance, but it often comes at the cost of stability in other applications. The drop you're seeing might be due to the system prioritizing battery efficiency over smooth operation, especially when running demanding games. Your experience with different power levels suggests the issue isn't universal across all laptops or brands, but rather tied to how your machine manages thermal constraints. It could be a design choice by Dell or a common behavior in battery-optimized systems.