I5 6600k turbo boost problem
I5 6600k turbo boost problem
Hi, I have an i5 6600k processor with an Asus B150m-c motherboard. The issue is that it's currently running at 3.570mhz during full load, but should be around 3.900. I've tried disabling turbo boost, overclocking the CPU, and adjusting power settings in Windows, but it still doesn't reach the expected speed. The temperature under the processor stays at 20°C even when it can get hotter. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks everyone.
When you mention full load means across all cores, the turbo boost can be a bit confusing. If you were running a single-core application at maximum, you'd get around 3.9Ghz. The more cores that are active, the less effective the turbo boost becomes. The 3.9Ghz is the theoretical limit, but it's unlikely you'll reach it in everyday use.
You should understand that your board doesn't allow overclocking. Only boards with the Z chipset support this feature. Look through the different turbo boost settings in your BIOS. It's possible something is turned off. Also review the power saving options in the BIOS. Make sure you've chosen the high performance power plan in the Windows power settings. You might also want to reset the CMOS or revert the default BIOS settings if needed.
Thank you for your response. I understand my board isn't meant for overclocking, but a bug in the latest version BIOS allows me to update the core multiplier and it works. It doesn't matter what I do—it keeps running at that speed. I tried updating the BIOS and adjusting all the turbo boost settings, but I'm still unsure about the power saving options in the BIOS. Thanks for your assistance.
The different power-saving features should appear in a power or similar menu. You need to update the BIOS to resolve any issues. Restoring the default BIOS settings or resetting the CMOS is also recommended. It looks like you may have altered some configurations. Search for your motherboard's videos to understand all the BIOS options, but make sure to update the BIOS first—it should likely fix the problems.
When you mention full load means across all cores, the turbo boost can be a bit confusing. If you were running a program that used just one core, you'd get around 3.9Ghz. The more cores being active, the less effective the turbo boost becomes. The 3.9Ghz is the maximum possible, but it's unlikely you'll reach it in everyday use.
I've already looked up my board on Google and found only unboxing and review videos. The bios are updated to the latest version, but I'm planning to reset it. Regarding the turbo boost, I know it won't hit 3.9 ghz with all cores, but 3.6 ghz is too low for four cores. Thanks for your help.
In reality, the highest turbo speed reaches 3.6Ghz with all four cores active, as shown here.