Why is my CPU holding back?

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Why is my CPU holding back?

Why is my CPU holding back?

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AimeeL9876
Junior Member

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08-11-2018, 11:42 PM

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I own an i3-9100f that I've seen in reviews, which can draw up to 100 watts even though it has a 65-watt continuous rating. During stress tests, despite temperatures reaching 77°C, it doesn't increase its output significantly. On average it uses about 50 watts, with a peak of 60 watts. Since your PSU and cooling system are capable, what adjustments can you make to boost its power draw?

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AimeeL9876

08-11-2018, 11:42 PM #1

I own an i3-9100f that I've seen in reviews, which can draw up to 100 watts even though it has a 65-watt continuous rating. During stress tests, despite temperatures reaching 77°C, it doesn't increase its output significantly. On average it uses about 50 watts, with a peak of 60 watts. Since your PSU and cooling system are capable, what adjustments can you make to boost its power draw?

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NaiROolF
Senior Member

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08-13-2018, 11:43 AM

#2

The current clock speed is 3.5 GHz.

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NaiROolF

08-13-2018, 11:43 AM #2

The current clock speed is 3.5 GHz.

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Evoun
Member

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08-13-2018, 02:02 PM

#3

The 65-watt rating isn't constant under stress, it covers cache power, CPU core energy, and dynamic boost features. It operates within expected ranges. Your 4790K runs at 88 watts, but it doesn<|pad|>, not always hitting that exact number when under load.

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Evoun

08-13-2018, 02:02 PM #3

The 65-watt rating isn't constant under stress, it covers cache power, CPU core energy, and dynamic boost features. It operates within expected ranges. Your 4790K runs at 88 watts, but it doesn<|pad|>, not always hitting that exact number when under load.

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NoNamedBandit
Junior Member

36

08-13-2018, 02:36 PM

#4

3.6Ghz pinned configuration

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NoNamedBandit

08-13-2018, 02:36 PM #4

3.6Ghz pinned configuration

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Basilecool
Member

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08-13-2018, 11:12 PM

#5

It appears turbo boost is turned off, allowing full 4GHz performance across all cores.

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Basilecool

08-13-2018, 11:12 PM #5

It appears turbo boost is turned off, allowing full 4GHz performance across all cores.

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4l3xand3r
Junior Member

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08-14-2018, 06:42 AM

#6

How do I enable it then?

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4l3xand3r

08-14-2018, 06:42 AM #6

How do I enable it then?

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samigurl0903
Senior Member

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08-14-2018, 05:41 PM

#7

Verify the BIOS settings to confirm Intel Turbo Boost is activated. Alternatively, employ HWiNFO to check the turbo status.

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samigurl0903

08-14-2018, 05:41 PM #7

Verify the BIOS settings to confirm Intel Turbo Boost is activated. Alternatively, employ HWiNFO to check the turbo status.