Speed changes unpredictably and consistently
Speed changes unpredictably and consistently
I've boosted the 8700k to 4.8GHz across all cores, and AVX is enabled at level 3. The performance varies a lot when the CPU isn't running, but it stabilizes to 4.8GHz during gameplay. What's happening?
Intel Speedstep seems to modify the clock speed based on system demand.
Additionally, the other consideration is for the OP to verify power configurations and ensure the minimum processor state is at 100%.
The power configuration is configured for maximum performance in the BIOS.
In Windows, navigate to Power Options, then adjust Plan Settings, Advanced Power Settings, and Processor power management.
If you're targeting 4.8ghz, it's smarter to turn on MCE and boost the clock speed to 102.9... while keeping AVX off. This setup usually hits around 4.836ghz across all cores, delivering great performance for your system.