F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop CPU speed is spiking (watch this video).

CPU speed is spiking (watch this video).

CPU speed is spiking (watch this video).

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Ezreal_V
Junior Member
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08-17-2023, 12:31 AM
#1
No adjustments were made to the CPU timing. The browser wasn’t running when the recording was made. The games appeared to run slower than usual. I checked the CPU and wondered what was going on.
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Ezreal_V
08-17-2023, 12:31 AM #1

No adjustments were made to the CPU timing. The browser wasn’t running when the recording was made. The games appeared to run slower than usual. I checked the CPU and wondered what was going on.

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08-17-2023, 01:26 AM
#2
The BIOS controls the clock speeds; consider turning off Cool & Quiet in the BIOS settings to test. If that doesn’t make a difference, let us know.
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Doctor_Fallout
08-17-2023, 01:26 AM #2

The BIOS controls the clock speeds; consider turning off Cool & Quiet in the BIOS settings to test. If that doesn’t make a difference, let us know.

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carlucchio75
Junior Member
11
09-01-2023, 03:14 PM
#3
The Cool & Quiet is listed in the BIOS under the CPU performance settings. It relates to the CPU's power consumption and thermal characteristics. Regarding its impact on CPU performance, it helps manage heat output, which can affect stability and efficiency.
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carlucchio75
09-01-2023, 03:14 PM #3

The Cool & Quiet is listed in the BIOS under the CPU performance settings. It relates to the CPU's power consumption and thermal characteristics. Regarding its impact on CPU performance, it helps manage heat output, which can affect stability and efficiency.

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Mocketta_
Junior Member
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09-01-2023, 09:08 PM
#4
I haven’t used a Gigabyte AM3 board recently, so the details aren’t clear to me. Here’s what you mentioned: M.I.T > Advanced Frequency Settings > Advanced CPU Core Features > Cool & Quiet. It can be turned off using the minus key.
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Mocketta_
09-01-2023, 09:08 PM #4

I haven’t used a Gigabyte AM3 board recently, so the details aren’t clear to me. Here’s what you mentioned: M.I.T > Advanced Frequency Settings > Advanced CPU Core Features > Cool & Quiet. It can be turned off using the minus key.

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luna24342
Junior Member
36
09-03-2023, 11:03 AM
#5
Adjusts the processing frequency according to workload, keeping it consistent unless turbo is active
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luna24342
09-03-2023, 11:03 AM #5

Adjusts the processing frequency according to workload, keeping it consistent unless turbo is active

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masterbren
Junior Member
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09-04-2023, 07:39 PM
#6
Vishera located it and appreciated the update. It now controls clocks based on temperature settings. The feature was turned off, but it functioned properly. The CPU operates at 36 cycles per second. Could this have been affecting performance during gameplay? The system seemed stable despite clock adjustments.
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masterbren
09-04-2023, 07:39 PM #6

Vishera located it and appreciated the update. It now controls clocks based on temperature settings. The feature was turned off, but it functioned properly. The CPU operates at 36 cycles per second. Could this have been affecting performance during gameplay? The system seemed stable despite clock adjustments.

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darksoup
Member
127
09-04-2023, 08:19 PM
#7
This might trigger stutters; feel free to test it and check if it helped. I was happy to hear it resolved your stuttering concerns. Please let me know if it addressed the issue.
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darksoup
09-04-2023, 08:19 PM #7

This might trigger stutters; feel free to test it and check if it helped. I was happy to hear it resolved your stuttering concerns. Please let me know if it addressed the issue.

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135
09-04-2023, 11:14 PM
#8
Testing started, took some time but achieved Nvidia control panel vsync at fast speed with triple buffering applied worldwide for each program. Very minor stutters remain—will confirm if this resolves the issue. After resetting vsync and triple buffer, achieved 140fps even at full game settings. However, my monitor only displays 60Hz, so vsync performance must be adjusted accordingly.
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caitlin_straet
09-04-2023, 11:14 PM #8

Testing started, took some time but achieved Nvidia control panel vsync at fast speed with triple buffering applied worldwide for each program. Very minor stutters remain—will confirm if this resolves the issue. After resetting vsync and triple buffer, achieved 140fps even at full game settings. However, my monitor only displays 60Hz, so vsync performance must be adjusted accordingly.

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owl707
Member
187
09-05-2023, 08:04 AM
#9
It's frustrating, often I don't experience tearing when the frame rate exceeds the monitor's refresh rate. In some games, I need to enable V-Sync to avoid it.
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owl707
09-05-2023, 08:04 AM #9

It's frustrating, often I don't experience tearing when the frame rate exceeds the monitor's refresh rate. In some games, I need to enable V-Sync to avoid it.