Task manager displays an absurdly high usage rate.
Task manager displays an absurdly high usage rate.
Hey everyone. My setup uses a Gigabyte Z77-D3H motherboard with an i5 2500K processor. Previously, with a 3570K and Windows 10, the system would crash frequently. After checking Task Manager, it showed a stock frequency above 5GHz. Now that I’ve switched to the 2500K, it runs stably but reports over 7GHz. The multiplier is set at 44, and I haven’t adjusted the BCLK value.
The original Windows 10 Task Manager had issues with displaying accurate MHz values. This problem has been fixed in newer CPUs. Microsoft hasn’t prioritized resolving bugs affecting second or third generation Core I processors. The 2500K was launched nine years ago, and it’s likely many developers don’t have access to older systems for testing. CPU-Z is now providing reliable readings—use it instead of the Task Manager MHz.
Yes, both are working too. Still experiencing random crashes despite testing multiple components.