The processor slows down when the graphics card is active
The processor slows down when the graphics card is active
I own a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 gaming 2017 core i5 7300HQ with 16GB RAM and an Nvidia GeForce 1050ti. Over the past 6 to 8 months, I’ve experienced unusual issues whenever I’m using games or programs that need GPU power. My performance drops significantly—sometimes to just 1–5 frames per second—and strange noises come from my headphones. Right after changing the thermal paste, the problem didn’t improve; temperatures are now in the low 70s and high 60s during heavy use, whereas they were mid-80s and high 70s before. I ran AIDA64 to stress test the machine, and the CPU stayed stable at 3093MHz. However, when I checked the GPU under Stress testing, it worked fine, but the CPU was running at 800MHz—just like before the thermal paste change. Anyone have any insight into this situation? Please help me understand what’s going on.
Many Dell laptops from this time period face various throttling issues. Use ThrottleStop to resolve them. https://www.techpowerup.com/download/tec...ottlestop/ Access the FIVR window and toggle the Disable and Lock Turbo Power Limits option. Launch the TPL window, adjust the Speed Shift settings, and press Apply. It will display the suitable Speed Shift Min and Max values. For the 7300HQ model, set the range between 8 and 35. After confirming, click OK and return to the main interface. Verify the Speed Shift EPP box on the main screen and input 80. The suggested setting is typically around 128; adjust accordingly. Remove the BD PROCHOT entry. On most 7th Gen Dell machines, this should address most throttling concerns. Save several screenshots of ThrottleStop windows for reference. Enable the log file feature before gaming. Spend at least 15 minutes testing. After completion, close the game and exit ThrottleStop to finalize the log. Save the resulting log to the ThrottleStop / Logs folder. If you need further assistance, attach a log file for review. When using ThrottleStop, stop HWMonitor and AIDA64 to ensure accurate data collection. This process helps identify additional fixes if needed. Searching online for Dell and ThrottleStop will clarify how widespread these problems are. Your temperatures appear normal, so any excessive throttling is likely unrelated to your hardware.