The processor performs less efficiently following Windows 10 installation.
The processor performs less efficiently following Windows 10 installation.
I was using Windows 7 on this machine, then upgraded to Windows 10. During my time on Windows 7, the CPU consistently ran at around 2.67 GHz, staying near that level. After switching to Windows 10, it appears to be throttling itself even though hardware and cooling settings remain unchanged. I've cleaned with an electronic duster and checked the motherboard, but nothing has changed. I disabled Intel speedstep and still experienced crashes during games. I attempted various fixes but none resolved the issue. It's possible the thermal paste degraded over time or the motherboard is aging.
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I adjusted my power configuration to top performance with a maximum of 100%. This setting applies to both my desktop and laptop, meaning there’s no battery or charging involved.
Download OCCT and execute the occt verification. Also inspect voltages, temperatures, and share observations or screenshots.
Shows processes and resource usage in your task manager or resource monitor.
For one, your fan seems to be running slowly, possibly overheating. Please extend the test duration beyond 10 minutes, capture a screen, and display just the frequency graph to clearly observe the core fluctuations.