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regarding the frequency of intel processor

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rijinpk1
rijinpk1 Original post #1
Aug 20, 2012 at 9:06 AM
My cousin has a desktop pc with intel dual core E5700 processor. It must be clocked at 3 GHZ. Does that mean only one core need to be clocked at 3GHZ? In windows 7 properties it says intel dual core E5700 3ghz 1.8ghz. What that means? Why second core is clocked at 1.8ghz only. Is there anyway to get 3ghz on both the cores? Guys pls help.
W
Aug 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM
use this to get correct cpu info:
Download CPU-Z 1.61.3 - FileHippo.com
or
Download Speccy 1.17.340 - FileHippo.com
d6bmg
d6bmg #3
Aug 20, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Auto power saving feature is enabled at BIOS by default, that's why processor slows down automatically when PC is idle to save the power. That's why you see that speed.
rijinpk1
Aug 21, 2012 at 9:53 AM
^^Will disabling the auto power feature cause any problems like temperature issue? Can i safely disable it?

^^Will disabling the auto power feature cause any problems like temperature issue? Can i safely disable it?
coderunknown
Aug 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM
you don't need to disable that and disabling won't cause any problem. when your pc demands power processor clock goes up and at other time stays low so requires less power and generates less heat.
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Aug 21, 2012 at 5:46 PM
^^Will disabling the auto power feature cause any problems like temperature issue? Can i safely disable it?

It may cause heating problem. To be safe, leave it as it is.