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Question Bios says my CPU runs at 3.7, but when I play games it drops to 3.3.

Question Bios says my CPU runs at 3.7, but when I play games it drops to 3.3.

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LetiqPvP
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08-27-2026, 12:52 AM
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hi guys, I have an i5 3340s on a desktop pc with an ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard. The issue is that when I overclock the CPU from 3.3 to 3.7 in BIOS, it shows the speed as 3.7. But when Windows starts up normally and does nothing else, the clock settles at 3.7. However, in games or stress tests, the clock doesn't go above 3.3. Also, my CPU temperature is fine (max:60c). Thanks for helping me!
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LetiqPvP
08-27-2026, 12:52 AM #1

hi guys, I have an i5 3340s on a desktop pc with an ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard. The issue is that when I overclock the CPU from 3.3 to 3.7 in BIOS, it shows the speed as 3.7. But when Windows starts up normally and does nothing else, the clock settles at 3.7. However, in games or stress tests, the clock doesn't go above 3.3. Also, my CPU temperature is fine (max:60c). Thanks for helping me!

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sCx_Batman
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09-01-2026, 08:38 AM
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The 3340s is a CPU that isn't settable for extra speed boosts. You can only boost the base clock and use turbo modes, but all your cores will run at 3.3GHz even if you try to push it higher using just the multiplier settings.
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sCx_Batman
09-01-2026, 08:38 AM #2

The 3340s is a CPU that isn't settable for extra speed boosts. You can only boost the base clock and use turbo modes, but all your cores will run at 3.3GHz even if you try to push it higher using just the multiplier settings.

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csige791
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09-01-2026, 10:07 AM
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I am using this processor paired with a 1050Ti and I wonder if there are any limits?
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csige791
09-01-2026, 10:07 AM #3

I am using this processor paired with a 1050Ti and I wonder if there are any limits?

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arthussantos
Junior Member
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09-01-2026, 02:19 PM
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but i see on youtube guys are doing cpu overclocks but they don't end in k or x
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arthussantos
09-01-2026, 02:19 PM #4

but i see on youtube guys are doing cpu overclocks but they don't end in k or x

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1and567
Junior Member
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09-01-2026, 03:40 PM
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It could run on Intel CPUs from three generations back, but fixing bugs there just involved changing the code. Starting with four generations, you can't change that anymore because the problems are in the actual chips themselves, not the software.
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1and567
09-01-2026, 03:40 PM #5

It could run on Intel CPUs from three generations back, but fixing bugs there just involved changing the code. Starting with four generations, you can't change that anymore because the problems are in the actual chips themselves, not the software.

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Awibo
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09-03-2026, 03:23 PM
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Mine is a third generation one.
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Awibo
09-03-2026, 03:23 PM #6

Mine is a third generation one.

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Zakko181103
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09-04-2026, 12:31 AM
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I know that's true. I explained why certain YouTubers can use things on different kinds of boards, but only you know if your board had been fixed before.
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Zakko181103
09-04-2026, 12:31 AM #7

I know that's true. I explained why certain YouTubers can use things on different kinds of boards, but only you know if your board had been fixed before.