Increase every core's frequency to its highest setting
Increase every core's frequency to its highest setting
The voltage regulators are getting too hot, which signals the CPU to slow down. With a 15W TDP rating, lower the power limit on PL1 until the VR temperature warnings disappear. Use Limit Reasons during testing and experiment with 30W, then 25W, 20W, and 15W. Some budget boards have bad airflow and inadequate cooling, so that’s likely the issue. It’s also possible a voltage regulator is faulty.
I appreciate when facts are finally revealed. Your laptop was damaged, likely due to a blown voltage regulator. It seems it wasn’t built to handle the stress. Tackling repairs at the board level often isn’t worth the cost. Locating someone skilled for such work usually requires spending more than the device’s value. A Celeron N4000 uses a different CPU design than a Core i series, so ThrottleStop behavior will differ.
For your N4000 laptop, you’ll want to check the available settings first. If you plan to run Linux Mint, make sure it’s compatible with your hardware and OS version. For performance, consider installing Linux Mint with higher performance settings or upgrading to Windows 11 if you prefer that platform. Throttling can help manage performance, but it depends on your needs. Don’t worry about losing your candidate—just pick the setup that fits your goals best!
The Celeron N4000 is a budget processor designed for low power and performance. It should avoid the overheating issues seen in the 1035G1 laptop. ThrottleStop may only be needed if you're experiencing throttling. When your N4000 isn't running at maximum speed during startup, capture both ThrottleStop and TPL window screenshots for reference. Low-power chips usually have minimal turbo limits by default. If those settings are the cause of throttling, adjusting them could help—try raising the turbo limits. If your system isn't throttling at all, ThrottleStop won't affect performance.