Throttle limit for I7 10700 processor
Throttle limit for I7 10700 processor
Hello, your CPU performance drops right after stress testing with Cinebench. The Power Limit Throttle appears to be activating, which can happen with stock processors. Since you're new to overclocking, this might be unsettling. Consider checking your BIOS settings, ensuring proper cooling, and researching safe OC techniques for your specific model.
The system won't allow a 10700. It's secured as a locked CPU. In the BIOS, you need to turn on extended boosting features and disable throttle boosting.
Despite the CPU being locked, you can increase the PL2 setting to boost sustained performance. That's what I did with my 9700. By default, Dell programmed it to reach up to 190 watts (PL1) for 28 seconds (TAU), then drop to 75 watts sustained (PL2). With my cooler, I managed to push it to 130 watts (PL2), which I only hit during benchmarking or launching Minecraft. The peak I achieved under normal use is around 110 watts, but only by manually raising it to 130 watts each time I start it up can it maintain that level. Only with the 130W "OC" does it hit its full potential of 4.5 GHz.
If BIOS adjustments aren't possible or Intel XTU restricts turbo settings, ThrottleStop offers an alternative. You can configure high limits without needing a unlocked K-series processor. With adequate cooling, set both PL1 and PL2 to 4095W for unrestricted performance.