CPU-Z not showing Full CPU Power

[corvet786c]

I have an AMD 9550 BE 3.2 MHZ and Cpuz and another utility only showing 800mhz.

I just updated bios lates version from asus. anyone know what else could it be?

It should show 3.2 mhz and everything else in bios is set for auto for cpu.

 

[logicearth]

Appears your CPU throttle itself while not engaging in any hard work. This reduces heat and electricity draw.
But don't worry when you need all the might of your CPU it instantly kicks in.

 

[corvet786c]

so is there anything wrong with mu cpu?? So Why is CPU-Z only showing 800 mhz when the cpu is 3.2 core speed??

 

[Airbot]

Post a screenshot of it.

 

[Thorsen]

Since this is Asus, check to see if you have Power Gear Hybrid

 

[Thorsen]

Mine is set to min of 30% so this is what my CPU-Z looks like for comparison:

 

[stormy13]

Phenom 9550? If so and unless you overclocked it, don't be looking for 3.2 GHz as it is only a 2.2 GHz chip,

AMD Processors for Desktops: AMD Phenom™, AMD Athlon™ FX, AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core, AMD Athlon™, and AMD Sempron™ Processor

Since this is Asus, check to see if you have Power Gear Hybrid

If it was swapped into the Compaq in his specs, I would be more inclined to be looking at Cool and Quiet than any Asus utility.

 

[logicearth]

so is there anything wrong with mu cpu?? So Why is CPU-Z only showing 800 mhz when the cpu is 3.2 core speed??

Nothing is wrong, just power management doing its job.

 

[corvet786c]

so is there anything wrong with mu cpu?? So Why is CPU-Z only showing 800 mhz when the cpu is 3.2 core speed??

Nothing is wrong, just power management doing its job.

That weird cause all the other times I did it, it was stable at required core speed. I uninstalled cool and quiet and EPU engine. I ran a Burn Test and did get some errors though. The chip is still under warrenty, so I am goin to send it back. Regular internet surfeing or just using the computer, I dont get any lag or anything. I dont understand it.

 

[Thorsen]

Maybe the sensor is bad. did it ever change? it might have default of 800mhz and hasn't changed from that value even though cores are actually running faster.

(Edit: I have no idea how the sensor works for hz. or if there is one? I know there is one for temps)

 

[DeaconFrost]

This is very common for the latest processors. What you need to do is put the CPU under a load and then run CPU-z. Run Prime95 or something like that in the background, and then check your processor speed. Most likely, you'll see the full speed. No need to worry, no need to return anything...it is normal.

 

[corvet786c]

Well I already sent the CPU back to AMD. It is still under warrenty. I did a Burn Test with it and there were some errors. Something like not reading ram or something. I sent it out fedex. I just wanna hear what they are gonna say. The CPU was like $180.00 so we will see. Maybe I will get a new one.