CPU speed increases only when playing games or running performance tests
CPU speed increases only when playing games or running performance tests
Which graphics card do you own? What is the overall laptop brand and model? Because laptops usually don<|pad|>, the power output might not be enough to run both CPU and GPU at optimal performance, so if the GPU is heavily used the CPU will slow down.
The i7-6700HQ is designed to perform at these speeds when Turbo Boost 2.0 Base Clock is engaged. It can reach up to 3.5 GHz with one core active, 3.3 GHz with two cores active, 3.2 GHz with three cores active, and up to 3.1 GHz when all four cores are running. Observing around 3.08 GHz during gaming or benchmarking aligns with expectations. If all four cores are under load and you're seeing 3.1+ GHz, the processor is functioning beyond the specified limits.
The processor is built to operate with a maximum multiplier of 31 when four cores are engaged. At 99.77 MHz BCLK, this equates to approximately 3092 MHz. The i7-6700HQ functions as intended, maintaining its specifications. It is a fixed CPU design; altering multipliers isn't feasible. Monitoring tools may have misrepresented speeds during gaming. Restoring Windows won't fix the issue. Check if ThrottleStop was used to adjust power settings—ensure it's set to High Performance. Disabling it will return the system to its original state.