Problem with Intel Core i5 4460 running at 3.2ghz
Problem with Intel Core i5 4460 running at 3.2ghz
Hi, my name is Isak. I’m experiencing an issue with my CPU after purchasing my PC. It’s an ASUS G20A with an Intel Core i5 4460 and a NVIDIA GTX 980. The processor runs at 3.2GHz and doesn’t reach the 3.4GHz turbo speed even when under stress. The BIOS lists the maximum speed as 3.2GHz, even when using turbo. Have others faced this problem? Any suggestions for a solution?
@_ISK_ When your CPU stays below 3.2 GHz under light use, verify the BIOS settings to ensure core C states are active. Turning off these states can hinder Intel Turbo Boost on non-K series chips. Consider using ThrottleStop. https://www.techpowerup.com/download/tec...ottlestop/ Share a screenshot from the Limit Reasons window. If power caps aren't configured correctly, you may notice red indicators for PL1 or PL2 limits.
Hello, thank you for your message. I attempted adjusting throttlestop settings to improve performance, but didn’t see any results. PL1 and PL2 remained stable during the stress test. Could you suggest alternative approaches or possibilities? Best regards, Isak.
Share a screenshot of ThrottleStop during CPU loading in a 1 Thread TS test, then another image from a TS Bench with multiple threads while the CPU is active. A post-test screenshot won’t display results. Currently your CPU appears to function correctly. You don’t own a K-series processor, so overclocking isn’t possible. Show the C States window when the system is idle; these settings must be activated in BIOS for turbo boost to work.
Here are the images of the tests you requested. Appreciate your support!
The screenshot indicates that certain C states are turned off. This may affect how Intel Turbo Boost functions. Check your BIOS for an option to re-enable these C states. Occasionally, the issue stems from Windows settings. In ThrottleStop, press the > > button within the C States window to expand it fully. Verify the C States box, choose Off, and click Apply. Repeat this process once more, this time after toggling the box to On and pressing Apply. This may resolve some Windows-related C state problems. Once completed, the C States box should disappear, as it’s a one-time adjustment for your current power plan. Click OK to close the window. Even after fixing the C state issue, performance gains will likely be minimal. Your CPU can operate at a maximum multiplier of 32 when four cores are active—this matches its current behavior. 4th generation processors lacking hyper-threading aren’t particularly strong in 2022. The idle C0% appears unusually high, suggesting numerous background tasks. Review the Task Manager Details section to identify any processes consuming CPU resources. Your 4th gen laptop displays a very low idle C0%, indicating minimal background activity.
Hello again. I’ve been checking the bios and c-states, which were initially set to auto, and now changed them to enabled. After rerunning the tests, nothing seemed different. Of course, I understand it probably won’t impact performance much, but I just want a bit more power for my games. Thanks in advance, Isak.
Did you completely unlock the C States panel in ThrottleStop and attempt to reinitialize the Windows C states using the approach I described? If you’ve done that and your BIOS has enabled C states, it’s possible they’re malfunctioning. Would ThrottleStop still display 0.0 for all C states in its monitoring list when your system is idle? Your CPU maintains an average of over 99% utilization in the core C7 state during idle time at your desk. When playing a game, the gap between active and inactive C states should be no more than roughly 100 MHz—this minor variance usually goes unnoticed. To boost performance, ThrottleStop should indicate less than 1.0% usage in the C0 state when your computer is idle. If your machine dedicates more than 1.0% of its time to background tasks, check the Task Manager, navigate to the Details section, and identify any unnecessary background processes. You might find several nonessential applications lingering in the background that don’t need constant operation. These idle CPU cycles could be better utilized for gaming. If your system supports a 4770K, consider purchasing one—available on EBay for around $50.