CPU operating at minimal clock frequency of 2.1GHz while under stress
CPU operating at minimal clock frequency of 2.1GHz while under stress
Acer has adjusted the power caps for PL1 and PL2 to 45W. These caps regulate CPU speed. The processor will reduce its pace as needed, ensuring it never surpasses 45W during extended tests. For brief bursts it may reach up to 56W, but long-term it stays at 45W. ThrottleStop displays this behavior. Current usage is around 44.9W, and the CPU operates near 3300MHz to stay within limits. It continuously modifies its speed to avoid exceeding power thresholds. The turbo settings imposed by Acer don’t affect your motherboard. If you aim for sustained 9750H performance above 45W, you’ll need a different laptop that bypasses this restriction. An example shows a fully loaded 9750H running Cinebench close to 80W without any power throttling—performance here is unmatched. The 45W cap markedly lowers output.
I remember seeing 4.2ghz during Apex Legends on my laptop back then, and it was around 45 watts of power draw. With the BIOS unlocked, should I increase it to 80W to avoid damaging my computer?