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CPU capped at 4.6Ghz during gaming, with maximum frequency adjusted to 5.1Ghz

CPU capped at 4.6Ghz during gaming, with maximum frequency adjusted to 5.1Ghz

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gitty12
Member
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04-25-2021, 01:39 PM
#1
I just noticed that my CPU doesn't no go above 4.6Ghz when running CPU intensive games.
I have an i5-11600K overclocked to
5.1Ghz on all cores
, when idle it runs fine at the max frequency, but as soon as I launch a game, the clock speed lowers to 4.6Ghz and stays there.
I'd like to know if this is normal or not, I feel like the frequency is capped somehow and should definitely hit the max clock speed when running games that are CPU intensive.
Thanks for the help!
https://imgur.com/a/I5huUd3
https://imgur.com/a/QD1iFA5
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gitty12
04-25-2021, 01:39 PM #1

I just noticed that my CPU doesn't no go above 4.6Ghz when running CPU intensive games.
I have an i5-11600K overclocked to
5.1Ghz on all cores
, when idle it runs fine at the max frequency, but as soon as I launch a game, the clock speed lowers to 4.6Ghz and stays there.
I'd like to know if this is normal or not, I feel like the frequency is capped somehow and should definitely hit the max clock speed when running games that are CPU intensive.
Thanks for the help!
https://imgur.com/a/I5huUd3
https://imgur.com/a/QD1iFA5

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Mitleo2002
Member
57
04-26-2021, 09:41 PM
#2
The performance tab doesn't display CPU thermals, which might indicate thermal throttling. It's possible you're observing temperature changes under load. Using HWino64 for telemetry offers significant improvements over the default Windows setup. You can find more details here: https://www.hwinfo.com/download/
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Mitleo2002
04-26-2021, 09:41 PM #2

The performance tab doesn't display CPU thermals, which might indicate thermal throttling. It's possible you're observing temperature changes under load. Using HWino64 for telemetry offers significant improvements over the default Windows setup. You can find more details here: https://www.hwinfo.com/download/

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bmarzano
Senior Member
449
04-26-2021, 11:37 PM
#3
how did you overclock the cpu?
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bmarzano
04-26-2021, 11:37 PM #3

how did you overclock the cpu?

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pedro_tkf
Senior Member
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05-04-2021, 08:18 AM
#4
It's operating at a higher temperature, but there doesn't appear to be throttling. I also tested another game with lower CPU usage (about 60%) which stayed capped at 4.6Ghz. In Helldivers 2, the only instances it hit 5.1Ghz were during loading and were brief.
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pedro_tkf
05-04-2021, 08:18 AM #4

It's operating at a higher temperature, but there doesn't appear to be throttling. I also tested another game with lower CPU usage (about 60%) which stayed capped at 4.6Ghz. In Helldivers 2, the only instances it hit 5.1Ghz were during loading and were brief.

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Nicktron_
Member
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05-05-2021, 06:59 PM
#5
More like thermal throttle levels of hotness.
80C and up = thermal throttle. Especially at 90C and up. Tjmax is 100C and your top-end is 95C. Solid thermal throttle area.
Since your CPU doesn't have thermal headroom while under the load, CPU down clocks itself, to maintain below 100C temps. Hence 4.6 Ghz.
On idle, your CPU thermals could be ~70C, where 5.1 Ghz is easy to hold.
So, either:
* increase CPU cooling (better CPU cooler, fans on 100%)
or
* reduce OC
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Nicktron_
05-05-2021, 06:59 PM #5

More like thermal throttle levels of hotness.
80C and up = thermal throttle. Especially at 90C and up. Tjmax is 100C and your top-end is 95C. Solid thermal throttle area.
Since your CPU doesn't have thermal headroom while under the load, CPU down clocks itself, to maintain below 100C temps. Hence 4.6 Ghz.
On idle, your CPU thermals could be ~70C, where 5.1 Ghz is easy to hold.
So, either:
* increase CPU cooling (better CPU cooler, fans on 100%)
or
* reduce OC

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SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak
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05-27-2021, 12:26 AM
#6
@Loki_TSO
Verify with HWiNFO that all turbo ratios are configured properly.
Thermal throttling starts at 100°C. HWiNFO indicates no thermal throttling.
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SayNoToNWO
05-27-2021, 12:26 AM #6

@Loki_TSO
Verify with HWiNFO that all turbo ratios are configured properly.
Thermal throttling starts at 100°C. HWiNFO indicates no thermal throttling.

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MacSolaris
Senior Member
457
05-28-2021, 09:39 AM
#7
What HWiNFO displays regarding the overclock is as follows. Although I believe my CPU is overheating more than expected, even with the standard settings (4.9ghz on 1 core and 4.6ghz on the others), the idle temperature remains around 56°C. The fan curve in Gigabyte SIV is set to "performance," and I have a 240mm AIO cooler from Cooler Master.
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MacSolaris
05-28-2021, 09:39 AM #7

What HWiNFO displays regarding the overclock is as follows. Although I believe my CPU is overheating more than expected, even with the standard settings (4.9ghz on 1 core and 4.6ghz on the others), the idle temperature remains around 56°C. The fan curve in Gigabyte SIV is set to "performance," and I have a 240mm AIO cooler from Cooler Master.

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SnifePvP
Posting Freak
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06-01-2021, 03:24 AM
#8
That’s incorrect. Thermal throttling occurs when the CPU reduces its speed once it hits its maximum safe temperature, which is 100°C for the i5 11600k. It doesn’t begin throttling at 80°C to prevent reaching that limit.
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SnifePvP
06-01-2021, 03:24 AM #8

That’s incorrect. Thermal throttling occurs when the CPU reduces its speed once it hits its maximum safe temperature, which is 100°C for the i5 11600k. It doesn’t begin throttling at 80°C to prevent reaching that limit.

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Bananabut12
Member
64
06-03-2021, 03:17 AM
#9
All turbo groups are not configured with the 51 multiplier. This needs to be adjusted in the BIOS settings. HWiNFO indicates that your CPU is restricted to the 46 multiplier when multiple cores are running. This explains why it only uses the 46 multiplier during gaming. If your BIOS isn't correctly applying turbo groups, you might try ThrottleStop. Certain Gigabyte boards can set the CPU voltage too high; lowering it in the BIOS will significantly reduce core temperatures. The default voltage is usually more than sufficient.
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Bananabut12
06-03-2021, 03:17 AM #9

All turbo groups are not configured with the 51 multiplier. This needs to be adjusted in the BIOS settings. HWiNFO indicates that your CPU is restricted to the 46 multiplier when multiple cores are running. This explains why it only uses the 46 multiplier during gaming. If your BIOS isn't correctly applying turbo groups, you might try ThrottleStop. Certain Gigabyte boards can set the CPU voltage too high; lowering it in the BIOS will significantly reduce core temperatures. The default voltage is usually more than sufficient.

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socrate75
Member
103
06-04-2021, 10:50 PM
#10
I explored some options and chose to increase the overclock via the BIOS (using EasyTune). I adjusted the Turbo Core Ratios and set the Turbo Clock Ratio limit according to the screenshot. However, it seems the default turbo values remain hidden. I also configured the CPU voltage to adaptive 1.39v with a -0.080v offset. As a beginner in manual overclocking, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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socrate75
06-04-2021, 10:50 PM #10

I explored some options and chose to increase the overclock via the BIOS (using EasyTune). I adjusted the Turbo Core Ratios and set the Turbo Clock Ratio limit according to the screenshot. However, it seems the default turbo values remain hidden. I also configured the CPU voltage to adaptive 1.39v with a -0.080v offset. As a beginner in manual overclocking, any tips would be greatly appreciated.