am i using my turbo?

[skrillek]

my procesor is 3.4ghs but it goes up to 3.8, how do i know if it is working?

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

Hi there and merry christmas

Anyway is this for the computer listed?

I ask this because with some quick googling it reports that your processor is set at 3.6ghz. AMD A6-5400K- Amazon UK

Anyway a good way to check what frequency (GHz) the processor is running at is CPU-Z.

Cupid - CPU-Z

 

[skrillek]

No I need to update it and I will do it well I have a new 3.4ghz but it says it goes up to 3.8 turbo, how do I know it is using all of it? And merry christmas

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

Ahh I thought it might be an Intel as that's the default for mine.

Intel do have monitoring software https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=19105 but if you're like me and reluctant to install extra software, check the bios and it should be lingering in the settings. It should be enabled by default as my motherboard enables it by default when and if I reset it. I will be honest you probably wont notice it but that's not to say you turn it off as it will help.

 

[skrillek]

I looked in bios and it says 3.4 I have specky but it still says 3.4 will it only use thr extra when I'm using it?

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

The bios should say 3.4 as the 'boost' dynamically increases the cpu multiplier when needed. It's a separate setting and will only increase the cpu speed when required. Read the details on this site to understand. How Intel Turbo Boost Works [Technology Explained]

"What is Intel® Turbo Boost? This technology looks at how the processor is running, where it is using all the cores and it TDP (Thermal Design Power) if it hasn’t reached these limits it will increase the clock speed up to reach a faster speed to stay within the TDP. You can install this software and it will show you when your processor clocks up speed in Intel Turbo Boost http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&.... Most of the time your system won’t be using Intel Turbo Boost but when you need increased performance it is nice to have it right there waiting for you to use. For more information on the Intel Turbo Boost Technology you can check this out http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-029908.ht...(turbo+boost)."

If still uncertain use the software mentioned in the quote and it should clarify the situation.

 

[skrillek]

your link for software isnt working :/

 

[AddRAM]

Download the gadget from here, run it and you`ll see when the cpu ramps up to 3.8 or whatever yours does, and you can raise that even higher if you want. I have my Turbo go up to 4.4

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=19105

 

[skrillek]

i already had that so i guess it is working thanks! but will it work if i stop it from booting at start up?

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

The CPU is independent from the OS and it's software so you can uninstall/disable it if you wish.

 

[skrillek]

but does the program just show me what my cpu is doing or does it control it and make it turbo as swell?

 

[sygnus21]

i already had that so i guess it is working thanks! but will it work if i stop it from booting at start up?

Hi,

Your processor will go into "turbo" mode when needed. It will not run 100 percent of the time, and that's a good thing because it'll prematurely die from heat - the harder a processor runs, the more heat it generates.

As to your question, not sure I get where you're coming from but as I said before, it won't run at 100 load unless needed, or you change your Processor power management settings in the Power Management Plan...



http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/778-power-plan-settings-change.html

If it's set like shown in the image above, I'd leave it alone, unless you like running inefficient as 100 percent all the time, which goes back to my first point about heat.

Good luck.

 

[sygnus21]

The CPU is independent from the OS and it's software so you can uninstall/disable it if you wish.

Be aware you can also affect how the processor runs (as well as system state regarding Power Management) through BIOS settings as well, which can override or affect the OS settings.

This is usually dealt with in CIE/EIST settings. Here's a good article here: Maximum PC Essentials: Ultimate BIOS Tweaking Guide - Page 3 | Maximum PC

What you might not know is the purpose of some of the more obscure CPU-related BIOS settings. Both C1E and EIST relate to power-saving techniques employed by Intel CPUs.

 

[AddRAM]

Will Turbo boost work ? Yes. The only way I know of to disable turbo boost is through the bios, the turbo boost monitor (gadget) only monitors it, after awhile you won`t even need it.

 

[skrillek]

okay im happy thank you all very much! reps all around

 

[AddRAM]

but does the program just show me what my cpu is doing or does it control it and make it turbo as swell?

It does not affect the turbo, it only displays the speed.

 

[Britton30]

You can watch the CPU frequency with CPUz but it's not a gadget.

 

[sygnus21]

Will Turbo boost work ? Yes. The only way I know of to disable turbo boost is through the bios,...

Correct - Enabling/disabling is done through BIOS; although the "function" of it is controlled by the processor. This is why it's sometimes better to disable it during certain overclocks.


Example - If you overclock the CPU to say 4.8gig, and turbo boost is still enabled - the processor will run at 4.8 + the turbo speed.... pushing the processor past your intended settings. Thus if you leave turbo boost enabled, you need to compensate for it during your overclock calculations.

But I realize that's not the question asked

Edit - I stand corrected, if you want the CPU running at that speed all the time, than disable it. Outside of that, there's really no benefit is disabling turbo boost.

Thanks Gary

 

[Britton30]

Drew, turbo will not push the CPU past what the CPU multiplier is set at. In your example, 4.8Ghx would be the max it would boost to. The set multiplier is the turbo ratio.

 

[sygnus21]

Drew, turbo will not push the CPU past what the CPU multiplier is set at. In your example, 4.8Ghx would be the max it would boost to. The set multiplier is the turbo ratio.

You sure about that? I know the older systems (X58) worked like that, at least on my board

Yeah, you're right it shouldn't push pass the multiplier, but...

Let me look into something

Edit - I stand corrected, if you want the CPU running at that speed all the time, than disable it. Outside of that, there's really no benefit is disabling turbo boost.