i5 3570k @ 4.0 GHZ core frequency fluctuates up and down
i5 3570k @ 4.0 GHZ core frequency fluctuates up and down
I'm new to OC, so it's likely I set it up incorrectly. Also sorry for my English.
I did an OC on my CPU, but in CPUz I notice the multiplier fluctuating even when idle. That’s also visible in MSI Afterburner. I’m not sure if there’s a built-in system that stops this or if my configuration is wrong. Any advice would be appreciated.
The machine specifications are shown on screens and pictures detailing frequency changes.
CPU specs: multiplier x40 displayed in the app, but some cores show x16 while others show x40.
In MSI Afterburner it looks like only one core jumps up and down, mainly core 0 as usual during idle.
But sometimes, like today, core 1 also jumps, though not as often as core 0.
I’m not sure if this is normal or if it’s related to the OS or the motherboard. I don’t want to damage my CPU—maybe it’s a safety feature to prevent overheating, but the temperatures seem fine.
Here are some additional pictures from MSI Controll Center.
This always appears when I start the app. It seems to happen every time since I can’t remember how to fix it after accepting the app starts.
Also, BIOS settings for MOBO appear in the BIOS.
Thanks in advance for all the help and suggestions.
TLDR so take this with a grain of salt.
but in my experience fluctuations mean something is wrong.
So idk if you're oc or not, but i'd set everything back to stock and start over..
Intel Speedstep and C are functioning as intended. The processor will automatically lower its clock speed to save energy. It can increase up to 40 times if the CPU workload is sufficient. To prevent this from occurring, use the high-performance power plan in Windows. However, keeping this feature enabled offers minimal performance benefits.
You can locate the performance power option in the power settings. Once there, check if "High Performance" is listed and see if any further options are available. If your operating system has a guide or visuals in its native language, they should help you find it.