Idle clock speed at 5900x is a specific measurement, but details vary by device and context.
Idle clock speed at 5900x is a specific measurement, but details vary by device and context.
The minimum clock speed listed in HWInfo64 is 550 MHz, yet your CPU runs at 3675 MHz during idle. There appears to be a discrepancy—check BIOS settings for idle adjustments or XMP/PBO configurations. It’s unlikely the CPU supports automatic idle lowering unless explicitly enabled.
Modern processors manage idle power usage differently, often running at higher frequencies which boosts speed while keeping energy use low when inactive. A lower active clock means reduced power draw during inactivity. Cutting idle core clocks harms performance and offers no real gain in saving power. Appreciate your powerful CPU! Cheers.
It should appear between 28 and 2900. It may be occupied with an activity... or it could be acting unreasonably.