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Yes, CPU overclocking can display multiple speeds.

Yes, CPU overclocking can display multiple speeds.

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HolyNight98
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02-03-2016, 11:37 AM
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Hey there, just wanted to share what I experienced. After resetting my system, I adjusted the multiplier in BIOS to 48 or 49, but it seems programs are reporting different speeds. CPU-Z and NZXT Cam show 4943Mhz, while the Win10 Resource monitor lists 4.77ghz. It’s a bit confusing to figure out what speed I’m actually running at.
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HolyNight98
02-03-2016, 11:37 AM #1

Hey there, just wanted to share what I experienced. After resetting my system, I adjusted the multiplier in BIOS to 48 or 49, but it seems programs are reporting different speeds. CPU-Z and NZXT Cam show 4943Mhz, while the Win10 Resource monitor lists 4.77ghz. It’s a bit confusing to figure out what speed I’m actually running at.

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kattenmaja11
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02-11-2016, 09:26 AM
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Clock speed tends to shift slightly over time. Therefore, the actual rate might change, and what appears accurate could simply reflect recent readings.
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kattenmaja11
02-11-2016, 09:26 AM #2

Clock speed tends to shift slightly over time. Therefore, the actual rate might change, and what appears accurate could simply reflect recent readings.

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MikesHD
Junior Member
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02-11-2016, 04:46 PM
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CPU-Z is accurate. The Windows 10 status updates tend to lag a bit. You might consider using HWINFO to track average and peak speeds over time, which should align closely with what CPU-Z shows.
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MikesHD
02-11-2016, 04:46 PM #3

CPU-Z is accurate. The Windows 10 status updates tend to lag a bit. You might consider using HWINFO to track average and peak speeds over time, which should align closely with what CPU-Z shows.

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coreylemonade
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02-11-2016, 06:29 PM
#4
It mentions CPU Turbo Max 4800Mhz yet the status shows 4.9Mhz. That seems contradictory!
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coreylemonade
02-11-2016, 06:29 PM #4

It mentions CPU Turbo Max 4800Mhz yet the status shows 4.9Mhz. That seems contradictory!

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Nixation
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02-17-2016, 09:59 PM
#5
Uncertain about the limits. It looks like turbo speed peaks at 100MHz, but your frequency is 103MHz. That means you can go further. When you run HWINO, it doesn’t show the data you need—just leave the sensor status as ticked.
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Nixation
02-17-2016, 09:59 PM #5

Uncertain about the limits. It looks like turbo speed peaks at 100MHz, but your frequency is 103MHz. That means you can go further. When you run HWINO, it doesn’t show the data you need—just leave the sensor status as ticked.

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loveryan123
Junior Member
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02-18-2016, 04:32 AM
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It seems related to Asus's built-in overclocking feature. I attempted that earlier but didn't fully reset it before adjusting it to 48x. It might lead to problems over time. That’s understandable—this can be tricky for beginners!
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loveryan123
02-18-2016, 04:32 AM #6

It seems related to Asus's built-in overclocking feature. I attempted that earlier but didn't fully reset it before adjusting it to 48x. It might lead to problems over time. That’s understandable—this can be tricky for beginners!

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Treplex
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02-21-2016, 01:10 AM
#7
It shouldn't be the case because it's a modern baseclock generator. Previous models often faced problems with storage drives, GPUs, and other components that relied on the baseclock. I rarely use BCLK overclocking now—it's still the best way to extract maximum performance from your processor.
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Treplex
02-21-2016, 01:10 AM #7

It shouldn't be the case because it's a modern baseclock generator. Previous models often faced problems with storage drives, GPUs, and other components that relied on the baseclock. I rarely use BCLK overclocking now—it's still the best way to extract maximum performance from your processor.