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Throttle control for the Intel i5 9300h's power usage

Throttle control for the Intel i5 9300h's power usage

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MattThePleb
Junior Member
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12-31-2020, 02:35 AM
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I purchased an Acer Nitro 5 equipped with a GTX 1650 and an Intel i5 9300h processor a few months back. Everything worked well until about a week ago when I noticed a drop in performance during games. I investigated and discovered that my CPU was hitting its power limit, which is why it was throttling. I have the Intel ETU installed but am unsure how to resolve this issue. Thank you for your help!
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MattThePleb
12-31-2020, 02:35 AM #1

I purchased an Acer Nitro 5 equipped with a GTX 1650 and an Intel i5 9300h processor a few months back. Everything worked well until about a week ago when I noticed a drop in performance during games. I investigated and discovered that my CPU was hitting its power limit, which is why it was throttling. I have the Intel ETU installed but am unsure how to resolve this issue. Thank you for your help!

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rosezelta
Junior Member
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01-06-2021, 06:47 AM
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Review your temps while playing to spot if they reach 90°F or higher. High temps could mean your CPU is slowing down due to excessive heat and a less effective cooler. Updated November 7, 2020 by Dawson Wehage
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rosezelta
01-06-2021, 06:47 AM #2

Review your temps while playing to spot if they reach 90°F or higher. High temps could mean your CPU is slowing down due to excessive heat and a less effective cooler. Updated November 7, 2020 by Dawson Wehage

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CJ_Gingerchild
Junior Member
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01-07-2021, 02:12 PM
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You might consider reducing the volume with ThrottleStop. However, it likely won’t make a big difference. This could be one of several reasons why a desktop is preferable for gaming.
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CJ_Gingerchild
01-07-2021, 02:12 PM #3

You might consider reducing the volume with ThrottleStop. However, it likely won’t make a big difference. This could be one of several reasons why a desktop is preferable for gaming.

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jimbojam6000
Junior Member
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01-25-2021, 02:13 PM
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It doesn't seem like you use a cooling pad, usually the temperature stays around 75-85 degrees.
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jimbojam6000
01-25-2021, 02:13 PM #4

It doesn't seem like you use a cooling pad, usually the temperature stays around 75-85 degrees.

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Mobarley7
Member
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01-31-2021, 02:28 PM
#5
Consider a smaller voltage for your new PC gaming setup since it can help reduce power consumption while maintaining performance.
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Mobarley7
01-31-2021, 02:28 PM #5

Consider a smaller voltage for your new PC gaming setup since it can help reduce power consumption while maintaining performance.

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ElizaBooo
Junior Member
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02-08-2021, 09:14 AM
#6
Thanks for the update! I was working late trying to figure it out, and once I got it, everything ran smoothly at 3.99—it's actually quite solid.
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ElizaBooo
02-08-2021, 09:14 AM #6

Thanks for the update! I was working late trying to figure it out, and once I got it, everything ran smoothly at 3.99—it's actually quite solid.

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FLARE524
Junior Member
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02-09-2021, 03:46 PM
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Apologies for the oversight. It seems this was likely resolved earlier, yet a baseline of about -150mV works well. Variations among chips will arise from minor silicon flaws.
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FLARE524
02-09-2021, 03:46 PM #7

Apologies for the oversight. It seems this was likely resolved earlier, yet a baseline of about -150mV works well. Variations among chips will arise from minor silicon flaws.

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Locnight
Junior Member
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02-22-2021, 08:58 AM
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@Mohamed share several screenshots for assistance with ThrottleStop. The base and cache voltages don’t have to match exactly. I suggest downloading and using Cinebench R20 for testing. https://www.maxon.net/en-us/products/cin...-overview/ Begin with core and cache offsets at -100 mV, then gradually raise the core offset while keeping the cache at -100 mV. Many processors remain fully stable at -200 mV or -225 mV. Increase by -25 mV increments and check Cinebench results to gauge improvement.
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Locnight
02-22-2021, 08:58 AM #8

@Mohamed share several screenshots for assistance with ThrottleStop. The base and cache voltages don’t have to match exactly. I suggest downloading and using Cinebench R20 for testing. https://www.maxon.net/en-us/products/cin...-overview/ Begin with core and cache offsets at -100 mV, then gradually raise the core offset while keeping the cache at -100 mV. Many processors remain fully stable at -200 mV or -225 mV. Increase by -25 mV increments and check Cinebench results to gauge improvement.

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JamesHond7
Posting Freak
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03-02-2021, 03:53 AM
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To halt the throttle, you need to turn off the turbo boost feature, which isn’t very satisfying as it reduces your top speed to about 2.4. I plan to adjust the settings further for optimal performance. Update: I no longer see an option to cap the turbo speed; now a solid CPU speed of 3.5 is enough to resolve the issue.
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JamesHond7
03-02-2021, 03:53 AM #9

To halt the throttle, you need to turn off the turbo boost feature, which isn’t very satisfying as it reduces your top speed to about 2.4. I plan to adjust the settings further for optimal performance. Update: I no longer see an option to cap the turbo speed; now a solid CPU speed of 3.5 is enough to resolve the issue.