F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Performance of the i7 9700K under maximum clock speeds varies by use case and system configuration.

Performance of the i7 9700K under maximum clock speeds varies by use case and system configuration.

Performance of the i7 9700K under maximum clock speeds varies by use case and system configuration.

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RonkoGHG
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12-25-2018, 08:02 AM
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I recently installed an i7 9700K and it consistently runs at its maximum clock speed (4.5 GHz) in balanced power mode without any external load. This results in my CPU being around 12-15 degrees higher than the ideal 3.2 GHz. I've looked through many forums and guides but haven't found a solution that helped me. I verified the BIOS settings and confirmed Intel Speedstep was enabled. The images are from NZXT Cam.
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RonkoGHG
12-25-2018, 08:02 AM #1

I recently installed an i7 9700K and it consistently runs at its maximum clock speed (4.5 GHz) in balanced power mode without any external load. This results in my CPU being around 12-15 degrees higher than the ideal 3.2 GHz. I've looked through many forums and guides but haven't found a solution that helped me. I verified the BIOS settings and confirmed Intel Speedstep was enabled. The images are from NZXT Cam.

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Aqua9
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12-26-2018, 01:14 PM
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What kind of board? Numerous users bypass Intel configurations by default, consistently forcing the CPU to operate in a way that boosts speed but consumes excess energy.
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Aqua9
12-26-2018, 01:14 PM #2

What kind of board? Numerous users bypass Intel configurations by default, consistently forcing the CPU to operate in a way that boosts speed but consumes excess energy.

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TheBlueStorm
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12-28-2018, 11:04 AM
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The motherboard model is Asus Prime H310-PLUS
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TheBlueStorm
12-28-2018, 11:04 AM #3

The motherboard model is Asus Prime H310-PLUS

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HotQ_Q
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12-30-2018, 12:16 AM
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If the issue lies with Asus, it's quite a simple mistake to make on such a fragile board. Verify that the C-states are activated, as well as features like EIST and C[number] (such as C0 or C1E), and ensure they're all enabled.
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HotQ_Q
12-30-2018, 12:16 AM #4

If the issue lies with Asus, it's quite a simple mistake to make on such a fragile board. Verify that the C-states are activated, as well as features like EIST and C[number] (such as C0 or C1E), and ensure they're all enabled.

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Seoulsib
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12-31-2018, 12:50 AM
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I activated all C-states and confirmed EIST was enabled. My clock speed now fluctuates more between max and min, while my temperature remains stable. It’s not fully resolved yet, but it’s significantly impacting me. Appreciate your assistance—this hasn’t been discussed on other forums before.
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Seoulsib
12-31-2018, 12:50 AM #5

I activated all C-states and confirmed EIST was enabled. My clock speed now fluctuates more between max and min, while my temperature remains stable. It’s not fully resolved yet, but it’s significantly impacting me. Appreciate your assistance—this hasn’t been discussed on other forums before.

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