"Balanced" VS "High Performance" - What's best for GAMING?

[Ransome]

Hey simple question: for a gaming system that runs on Windows 8.1? on the power settings: "Balanced" or "High Performance" ?

I noticed the major difference between the two modes:
I have an Intel i5-3570k Overclocked to 4.4 GHz (default is 3.8 GHz).
I know that those new CPU's works with Turbo modes, meaning it does not run on maximum clock peed all the time.

Using Core Temp, power plan set to "Balanced":
When I start up windows, when on the desktop, or browsing doing minimal processes or actions: cores run on 1600 GHz!! with low loads, it will temporary raise to 2000-2400.
BUT: When loading, performing demanding processes and gaming: it will go up to 4,400 GHz - and stay that way.

Now on "High Performance" mode:
Since start-up, and 100% of the time: runs on 100% performance meaning CONSTANT 4.4 GHz.
You can even hear the CPU noises (fans I think) on desktop.

What do you think? Stay on "High Performance" - like some guides suggests, OR use the windows recommended default "Balanced" that probably keeps the cpu cooler, less power consumption, longer lifespan? quieter?

 

[JOOK-D]

Running at lower frequencies would mean longer lifespan, less power consumption, lower temperature and quieter, yes.

Honestly, try it out. If you see a performance boost in tasks where you need more CPU power from being on high performance, use it. If not, there's no need to have it on, so don't.

 

[RobCrezz]

I use the Turbo setting personally. As you say, the CPU boosts up the speed when you need it, so I dont see the point of having it run at full speed all the time - just creates more heat and uses more power.

 

[Ransome]

I use the Turbo setting personally. As you say, the CPU boosts up the speed when you need it, so I dont see the point of having it run at full speed all the time - just creates more heat and uses more power.

Quite honestly guys, it does seem to run at maximum clocks/power when in gaming or heavy loads anyway, so going "high performance" is like forcing a runner to do sprints non-stop. Not much point.
I just wanted to make sure, cause I saw an SSD optimization guide that suggested going on High.
Besides, "Balanced" is the Windows default and recommended setting, and it will be a shame no to utilize the awesome Turbo feature, that Intel CPU's are designed for.