Does adjusting the CPU clock ratio to auto affect performance when using Intel's Turbo Boost?

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Does adjusting the CPU clock ratio to auto affect performance when using Intel's Turbo Boost?

Does adjusting the CPU clock ratio to auto affect performance when using Intel's Turbo Boost?

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Amtrak10
Senior Member

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10-21-2018, 06:41 AM

#1

Hi,
I tried the Intel Turbo Boost Technology on my i3-10100F at 3.60GHz ~ 4.30GHz. From the videos and discussions I read, I understood it should operate at base speed when idle or browsing. However, during gaming it increases. My CPU runs around 4.00GHz to 4.10GHz even in idle mode (temperature 35-40°C, gaming 50-55°C). I wondered if adjusting the clock ratio is necessary. Should I change it? Is this typical? Or do I need to modify frequency, voltage, or something else?

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Amtrak10

10-21-2018, 06:41 AM #1

Hi,
I tried the Intel Turbo Boost Technology on my i3-10100F at 3.60GHz ~ 4.30GHz. From the videos and discussions I read, I understood it should operate at base speed when idle or browsing. However, during gaming it increases. My CPU runs around 4.00GHz to 4.10GHz even in idle mode (temperature 35-40°C, gaming 50-55°C). I wondered if adjusting the clock ratio is necessary. Should I change it? Is this typical? Or do I need to modify frequency, voltage, or something else?

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HailPhoenix
Member

70

10-21-2018, 07:56 AM

#2

Hey there,
Don't stress about clock ratio just yet. Your CPU is ramping up to its 'all core' boost of 4.1ghz, which is typical.
When the CPU operates at maximum clocks most of the time, check your Windows power settings. Switch them from performance to balanced and observe if base speeds drop. Your CPU should be capable of downclocking to reduce the idle speed to 3.6ghz. Adjusting the power plan should assist with this.

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HailPhoenix

10-21-2018, 07:56 AM #2

Hey there,
Don't stress about clock ratio just yet. Your CPU is ramping up to its 'all core' boost of 4.1ghz, which is typical.
When the CPU operates at maximum clocks most of the time, check your Windows power settings. Switch them from performance to balanced and observe if base speeds drop. Your CPU should be capable of downclocking to reduce the idle speed to 3.6ghz. Adjusting the power plan should assist with this.

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tim_ki
Member

196

10-21-2018, 04:19 PM

#3

Hi,
Thank you for your message. I attempted to adjust my power setting from Ultimate Performance to Balanced, and my CPU is now around 2.10GHz or slightly higher in idle mode. If I switch back to Ultimate Performance while gaming, would that improve performance? Otherwise, I’ll likely keep the Balanced setting all the time.

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tim_ki

10-21-2018, 04:19 PM #3

Hi,
Thank you for your message. I attempted to adjust my power setting from Ultimate Performance to Balanced, and my CPU is now around 2.10GHz or slightly higher in idle mode. If I switch back to Ultimate Performance while gaming, would that improve performance? Otherwise, I’ll likely keep the Balanced setting all the time.

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florian12pro
Member

144

10-28-2018, 11:53 AM

#4

The CPU should reach around 4.1ghz across all cores, and up to 4.3 on a single core. By checking HWMon/info with a game running, you can observe the boosted speeds under a balanced power plan. If the performance falls short, adjusting the power plan before the game will optimize CPU usage.

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florian12pro

10-28-2018, 11:53 AM #4

The CPU should reach around 4.1ghz across all cores, and up to 4.3 on a single core. By checking HWMon/info with a game running, you can observe the boosted speeds under a balanced power plan. If the performance falls short, adjusting the power plan before the game will optimize CPU usage.

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DaisyPVP
Member

59

10-28-2018, 02:50 PM

#5

Choosing the "Ultimate Performance" or "High Performance" power plan doesn't improve speed. For competitions in micro-benchmarks, opting for a higher plan might help, though the CPU will reach its maximum in Balanced mode.

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DaisyPVP

10-28-2018, 02:50 PM #5

Choosing the "Ultimate Performance" or "High Performance" power plan doesn't improve speed. For competitions in micro-benchmarks, opting for a higher plan might help, though the CPU will reach its maximum in Balanced mode.

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JebThePleb
Posting Freak

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10-29-2018, 02:00 PM

#6

Short update.
A few days after turning on the Turbo Boost, my computer starts crashing unexpectedly and showing BSODs. I want to confirm if it's the Turbo Boost or another hardware issue, especially since these crashes happen more often during games like Apex Legends or GTA V. Any advice would be appreciated.
(Note: All components—motherboard, processor, RAM, PSU, graphics card—are new.)

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JebThePleb

10-29-2018, 02:00 PM #6

Short update.
A few days after turning on the Turbo Boost, my computer starts crashing unexpectedly and showing BSODs. I want to confirm if it's the Turbo Boost or another hardware issue, especially since these crashes happen more often during games like Apex Legends or GTA V. Any advice would be appreciated.
(Note: All components—motherboard, processor, RAM, PSU, graphics card—are new.)