CPU doesn't throttle down when idle


  1. Posts : 2
    windows 7
       #1

    CPU doesn't throttle down when idle


    I have a Core i5 750.
    MSI GD65 motherboard.
    Settings default no overclock.

    In windows my power settings are at default.
    When in balanced mode my cpu doesn't throttle down.
    CPU-z shows that the multiplier is around 20-23 en core clock 3Ghz.

    I looked at the individual settings Processor management is as follows min CPU at 5% / max CPU 100%

    But is doesn't throttle down.

    When I switch power plan to max Power saving it does clock down to multiplier x9 (core 1,2Ghz). But I notice that it doesn't throttle to full power when under load.

    Anyone any suggestions?
    In the BIOS Intel speedstep is enabled. S3 powersaving is also enabled
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Type task manger in search menu, by start and see what is using CPU.
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  3. Posts : 2
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    All processes are idle. So no process that really stands out.
    Windows is a fresh install so not much additional software except for windows updates.

    The weird thing is that CPU does throttle down when in power savings mode not in Balanced.

    I checked both CPU range settings in Balanced and Power Saving modes and they are identical.
    min CPU 5% and max CPU 100%
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