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Nitro_PT
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08-01-2016, 09:23 PM
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I was experimenting with Throttlestop and noticed in the FIVR panel that the four cores your CPU has are listed, but there are extra four cores marked grayed out. This isn't due to Hyperthreading, as I've seen other panels—some i7 users had two grayed cores while others showed none. Does this suggest a factory defect disabling those cores?
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Nitro_PT
08-01-2016, 09:23 PM #1

I was experimenting with Throttlestop and noticed in the FIVR panel that the four cores your CPU has are listed, but there are extra four cores marked grayed out. This isn't due to Hyperthreading, as I've seen other panels—some i7 users had two grayed cores while others showed none. Does this suggest a factory defect disabling those cores?

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carraboy31
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08-07-2016, 12:31 PM
#2
Initially, what processor do you possess? Generally, most CPUs consist of identical silicon components, though some offer additional cores or boosted turbo speeds (for example, distinguishing an i5 from an i9). They are essentially the same base material but differ in core count or performance enhancements.
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carraboy31
08-07-2016, 12:31 PM #2

Initially, what processor do you possess? Generally, most CPUs consist of identical silicon components, though some offer additional cores or boosted turbo speeds (for example, distinguishing an i5 from an i9). They are essentially the same base material but differ in core count or performance enhancements.

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xXJay_BugXx
Senior Member
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08-07-2016, 03:40 PM
#3
I have doubts about it. Even if it existed, there would be no chance to use it.
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xXJay_BugXx
08-07-2016, 03:40 PM #3

I have doubts about it. Even if it existed, there would be no chance to use it.

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JustACuteRobot
Junior Member
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08-23-2016, 07:55 PM
#4
i5 10210U model listed.
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JustACuteRobot
08-23-2016, 07:55 PM #4

i5 10210U model listed.

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Bart0unz
Junior Member
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08-27-2016, 10:55 AM
#5
By that stage, Intel has effectively stopped changing lower binned CPUs to upgrade them into higher-end models by simply shutting down the partially functioning cores. You won’t be able to unlock it.
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Bart0unz
08-27-2016, 10:55 AM #5

By that stage, Intel has effectively stopped changing lower binned CPUs to upgrade them into higher-end models by simply shutting down the partially functioning cores. You won’t be able to unlock it.

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papercut3
Member
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08-27-2016, 12:02 PM
#6
Only chips I recognize that might hide unlockable cores are AMD's AM3 socket chips, and this varies by specific chip and the board it’s on. Keep in mind the word "possibly" here. The key factors are whether the chip uses a higher core architecture and if the board can even try to unlock it. Not all AM3 chips with hidden cores will work, and not every compatible board supports that feature.
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papercut3
08-27-2016, 12:02 PM #6

Only chips I recognize that might hide unlockable cores are AMD's AM3 socket chips, and this varies by specific chip and the board it’s on. Keep in mind the word "possibly" here. The key factors are whether the chip uses a higher core architecture and if the board can even try to unlock it. Not all AM3 chips with hidden cores will work, and not every compatible board supports that feature.

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Derp7575
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08-27-2016, 06:39 PM
#7
This question seeks clarification about CPU core locking and why Intel might exclude faulty cores from their listings.
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Derp7575
08-27-2016, 06:39 PM #7

This question seeks clarification about CPU core locking and why Intel might exclude faulty cores from their listings.

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ricby
Senior Member
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08-28-2016, 04:59 PM
#8
Financial challenges in two forms. Managing situations where individuals lack technical knowledge and attempt to bypass security features, often resulting in damaged hardware. Also confronting the reality that those with expertise or urgency tend to opt for cheaper parts, which reduces earnings.
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ricby
08-28-2016, 04:59 PM #8

Financial challenges in two forms. Managing situations where individuals lack technical knowledge and attempt to bypass security features, often resulting in damaged hardware. Also confronting the reality that those with expertise or urgency tend to opt for cheaper parts, which reduces earnings.

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Houdi_Booty
Member
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09-11-2016, 02:09 AM
#9
Apologies for the mistake. The issue was about why Intel included faulty cores in the package instead of discarding them.
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Houdi_Booty
09-11-2016, 02:09 AM #9

Apologies for the mistake. The issue was about why Intel included faulty cores in the package instead of discarding them.

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GauteZEL
Member
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09-11-2016, 03:49 AM
#10
It's generally simpler to design the flagship die first and then adjust the rest, focusing on the highest performance while trimming features elsewhere. This approach reduces manufacturing costs since teams concentrate on flagship output rather than managing multiple architecture versions for lower tiers. In some cases, yields become so strong that what would have been a flagship CPU gets grouped together.
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GauteZEL
09-11-2016, 03:49 AM #10

It's generally simpler to design the flagship die first and then adjust the rest, focusing on the highest performance while trimming features elsewhere. This approach reduces manufacturing costs since teams concentrate on flagship output rather than managing multiple architecture versions for lower tiers. In some cases, yields become so strong that what would have been a flagship CPU gets grouped together.

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