[SOLVED] Core i7 10700 (10th Gen) Running at 2.9ghz (not 4.8ghz) with Turbo Boost on???

[robotron]

Hey guys!

I have an MSI Z490 board, and 10th Gen Core i7 10700, this one in fact:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B086MG1C7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The processor is 2.9ghz, but can be 4.8ghz with Intel Turbo Boost. Checked the bios, it is enabled but processor speed showing in bios at 2.9ghz.

Checked in control panel/system and that is showing 2.9ghz as well.

I'd like to be seeing 4.8ghz

Any ideas on why this may be happening?

 

[robotron]

Motherboard is MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus

 

[Zerk2012]

Motherboard is MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus

Download and run OCCT and see if the speed goes up when running it. Think 4.6 is the all core speed you should see.
Also check your temps if your using the stock cooler that came with it you need to get a better cooler.

 

[robotron]

I think I found the solution...

CTRL+ALT+DELETE > Task Manager > Performance Tab

This shows CPU base speed (2.9) and also shows 'live' speed. Play a vide or do something on the PC, and if the speed goes above the base speed then the boost is active.

My guess is that bios will only show the base speed, not the possible boost speed, and likewise 'control panel > System and Security > View Amount of RAM and processor' option only shows base speed too.

Hopefully others with more knowledge than me will confirm this...