Update your Windows 10 system for the latest features and security.
Update your Windows 10 system for the latest features and security.
Hey there, I’m curious about how the latest Windows 10 update handles system resources, particularly CPU usage. I remember when I built my rig a while back, I used a P67 motherboard from @Captain Chaos. It let me overclock my non-K i5 2500 after installing proper cooling, but the outcomes were pretty inconsistent. The standard Cinebench score for that i5 2500 is about 450 (with the stock multiplier X33). When I increased it to X41, sometimes it dropped below a stock i5 2500 or showed minimal gains. At the time, I was supposed to test Windows 7 or 8 to see if the update caused issues, but I didn’t bother. Recently, after a fresh install of Windows 10, the same problems persisted—Cinebench scores hovered between 515 and 520, which is still decent but not ideal. I’m wondering if the new version has improved resource management, especially for gamers. Thanks, Bruno!
Interestingly, I consistently receive 498-512 with my 2500 on the same motherboard and Z77 board I'm using now. All tests were run on Windows 7, of course. It’s a shame I removed our PMs earlier; I remember that boosting the Cinebench process in Task Manager likely improved my scores, suggesting Windows 10 was handling background tasks instead of focusing on the benchmark. Good to hear the motherboard is still in use. It would have been a loss to let it gather dust in my closet.
It's great to hear from you. I ran a Cinebench benchmark with the priority set to "Real Time" and achieved a score of 523. This suggests Windows 10 handles resources more effectively, as timing results often reflect performance trends. The motherboard is in good condition and is scheduled for a GPU upgrade soon, so a new CPU isn't necessary at the moment.