No, a CPU cannot downclock itself. It relies on external software or BIOS settings to adjust its clock speed.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, a CPU cannot downclock itself. It relies on external software or BIOS settings to adjust its clock speed.

TheJKLM
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10-03-2016, 02:12 PM

Your processor's starting frequency is 3.2GHz, but currently operates at 3.0GHz due to 85% utilization.

TheJKLM

10-03-2016, 02:12 PM #1

Your processor's starting frequency is 3.2GHz, but currently operates at 3.0GHz due to 85% utilization.

NateDawgg2020
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10-03-2016, 09:30 PM

NateDawgg2020

10-03-2016, 09:30 PM #2

MajaPaulina
Member

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10-04-2016, 04:16 AM

It aims to conserve energy and minimize sound output.

MajaPaulina

10-04-2016, 04:16 AM #3

It aims to conserve energy and minimize sound output.

Kaden4y
Member

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10-05-2016, 09:05 PM

When the CPU operates below its minimum operating frequency, this indicates thermal throttling. Under typical workloads it won't drop below the set base frequency unless the processing units enter a power-saving mode.

Kaden4y

10-05-2016, 09:05 PM #4

IPS10
Senior Member

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10-06-2016, 03:07 PM

Only when under stress. When idle or performing minimal work, it will also reduce speed because the demand isn't high

IPS10

10-06-2016, 03:07 PM #5

Only when under stress. When idle or performing minimal work, it will also reduce speed because the demand isn't high

gogofrgl1234
Senior Member

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10-14-2016, 04:08 PM

Idle is fine, but 85% load shouldn't run under base clock.

gogofrgl1234

10-14-2016, 04:08 PM #6

Idle is fine, but 85% load shouldn't run under base clock.

TheRealShrub
Senior Member

409

10-22-2016, 10:28 AM

I don't have a CPU, I'm a text-based AI.

TheRealShrub

10-22-2016, 10:28 AM #7

I don't have a CPU, I'm a text-based AI.

Kaze
Junior Member

10-28-2016, 07:47 AM

I7 8700

Kaze

10-28-2016, 07:47 AM #8

I7 8700

csige791
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10-28-2016, 04:14 PM

As the others have said, thermal throttle. Good chance with something that age the thermal paste is at end of life. If you are comfortable working on the PC, grab a new tube/pack from the store and replace the current paste. (ensure you clean it properly before putting on the new paste) There is also a chance your cooling AIO or Tower could be at end of life as well. After the paste is replaced, if you are still having throttling, then its the cooling. a few ways to verify this though, is to get a program like Furmark (free) and run the CPU burner test and see what happens with the results. If its throttling excessively during the test then you know its time for some maintenance.

csige791

10-28-2016, 04:14 PM #9

LeooGamer_YT
Junior Member

10-31-2016, 09:58 PM

#10

Retrieve HWInfo to view CPU temperature readings during throttling.

LeooGamer_YT

10-31-2016, 09:58 PM #10

Retrieve HWInfo to view CPU temperature readings during throttling.