hthero715 Distinguished Oct 12, 2010 4 0 18,520 Oct 30, 2010 #1 Why does my CPU-Z information list my i7-950 processor at 1.6ghz and not the stock 3.07ghz? Is it really running that slow? Additionally, how do I go about fixing this? I'm new to CPU-Z and the help is appreciated. Thanks.
Why does my CPU-Z information list my i7-950 processor at 1.6ghz and not the stock 3.07ghz? Is it really running that slow? Additionally, how do I go about fixing this? I'm new to CPU-Z and the help is appreciated. Thanks.
Solution aford10 Oct 30, 2010 That's the Intel speedstep technology. It downclocks the CPU when it's not needed, to minimize the power draw.
That's the Intel speedstep technology. It downclocks the CPU when it's not needed, to minimize the power draw.
aford10 Distinguished Oct 2, 2008 926 0 19,310 Oct 30, 2010 Solution #2 That's the Intel speedstep technology. It downclocks the CPU when it's not needed, to minimize the power draw. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
That's the Intel speedstep technology. It downclocks the CPU when it's not needed, to minimize the power draw.
hthero715 Distinguished Oct 12, 2010 4 0 18,520 Oct 30, 2010 #3 Best answer selected by hthero715. Upvote 0 Downvote
aford10 Distinguished Oct 2, 2008 926 0 19,310 Oct 30, 2010 #4 Thanks for the vote. Upvote 0 Downvote
hthero715 Distinguished Oct 12, 2010 4 0 18,520 Oct 30, 2010 #5 No problem. It seemed like a dumb question so I'm just happy someone answered, hahaha. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mousemonkey Distinguished Sep 3, 2006 1,691 0 19,860 Oct 31, 2010 #6 This topic has been closed by Mousemonkey Upvote 0 Downvote
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