First prioritize throttling on cores 4 and 5. Even in tests, they aren't reaching full turbo speed.
First prioritize throttling on cores 4 and 5. Even in tests, they aren't reaching full turbo speed.
You're experiencing throttling on your MSI GE66 Raider when using multiple CPU cores, especially during demanding tasks. This is common with i7-10750H processors and can be influenced by thermal limits or workload intensity. The cores you mentioned (4 and 5) are likely slowing down to prevent overheating, which is a protective measure. While it affects performance, your system still functions well and provides decent battery life when using the GPU. Keep an eye on temperatures and consider monitoring with hardware info files to ensure stability.
It's common for Intel's 6-core mobile CPUs to experience thermal throttling. Users often remove their laptops and replace the thermal paste. Noctua NT-H2 works well as a paste for laptops. Many MSI laptops include a BIOS feature allowing you to adjust CPU voltage. Reducing the core and cache voltage can help manage heat when these CPUs are under full load. Search online for your laptop model. The 5.0 GHz speed is typically only available with a single core running. Monitoring tools sometimes misreport CPU multiplier due to frequent changes in active cores and turbo settings. The speed you see is typical. Check a forum dedicated to laptops, such as Notebook Review, where you may discover more owners with your model.