Yes, power limit throttling is standard practice.
Yes, power limit throttling is standard practice.
You're experiencing regular power limit reductions in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility on your i7 9700K with an Asus z390-h board. This is fairly common under certain workloads, especially if you're running high-performance tasks or stress testing. It doesn't necessarily mean a hardware issue—software settings can sometimes unintentionally throttle performance. Consider checking your CPU and GPU temperatures, ensuring proper cooling, and reviewing any recent BIOS updates or driver changes. If the problem persists, further diagnostics may be needed.
Ensure your thermal constraints are met, then raise the power limit.