Performance drops and frame rates decrease on laptops.
Performance drops and frame rates decrease on laptops.
You didn't mention the temperature range. 96°C is quite high. Consider turning off turbo boost with Intel XTU while gaming to check the results.
I reduced the voltage on my CPU and turned off turbo boost using Intel XTU. The results are positive, though thermal throttling persists. Edit: After a stress test, CPU usage reached 100%, but temperatures stayed below 86°C. During games, my CPU never went over 50-60% while gaming, though it still throttled. I’m unsure if this is typical behavior. Perhaps I should also consider undervolting the GPU (remembering it rarely exceeds 80°C).
It results from the combined heat produced by both the CPU and GPU operating together. They’re confined in a limited area and likely share the same cooling solution. You might consider lowering the GPU voltage to around 0.9v; I applied this on my XPS and noticed minimal performance drop since the GPU often runs at higher than default voltages. Alternatively, you could apply a superior thermal paste or use liquid metal for better heat transfer. These laptops aren’t built for intense mixed tasks like gaming, which is why my Dell XPS faces similar challenges.
Adjust your GPU voltage using MSI Afterburner by navigating to the "Core Voltage" settings. If the display shows black, ensure you're selecting the correct mode and that the hardware is properly recognized. You may need to tweak the settings manually or check for any driver updates.
On this page you'll find guidance at https://sff.life/how-to-undervolt-gpu/
Adjusted the GPU voltage as well; performance improved noticeably though thermal throttling occasionally occurs. Repasting could be the next step, but I’ll handle that. Thanks a lot for your help!