CPU Clock speed fluctuating b/w 1.5 to 3.6 Mhz, Mostly stuck at 1.5 Mhz

[ankur_unbound]

Plz check this link for my CPU-Z report. Since a couple of days, my cpu clock is fluctuating b/w 1.5 to 3.6 though its mostly stuck at 1.5.
Another point is that when the clock speed changes the core voltage also changes (acc to CPU-Z), recently i also changed the clock to 3.6 through my BIOS but it has never been a problem since i have also did it several time in past (i keep changing it since my cpu gets heated).
Kindly help 🙁
Also have tried different software, RealTemp shows the same report.

CPU: Intel i5 3570K (With stock fan)
MOBO: Gigabyte H77-DS3H
RAM: Corsair Vengence 1600 4GB
PSU: Cooler Master Thunder 500w
GPU: Nvidia 610

Thanks in advance

 

[de5_Roy]

it's intel speed step technology in action. when the cpu idles it downclocks itself to save power use.
check your bios if intel speedstep technology is enabled. it should be in cpu settings.

this should help you find answers:
Desktop — Frequently Asked Questions for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology on Desktop
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032349.htm

edit: to be sure: when does the downclocking and downvolting happen, at idle or during active work?

 

[TheDualshock]

If your temps are under control, that's Intel's Speedstep Technology kicking in. It's a feature in the BIOS to help save power when your CPU doesn't need it so it reduces the clock speed/voltage.

 

[Saberus]

Looks like it's downclocking to save power while idling. Does the multiplier go up when you run stress testing?

 

[ankur_unbound]

it's intel speed step technology in action. when the cpu idles it downclocks itself to save power use.
check your bios if intel speedstep technology is enabled. it should be in cpu settings.

this should help you find answers:
Desktop — Frequently Asked Questions for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology on Desktop
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032349.htm

edit: to be sure: when does the downclocking and downvolting happen, at idle or during active work?

But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?
I also restored the BIOS setting to default optimized setting but even then its happening!
Or may be it was there from the first place since i recently started to monitor my clock speed using these software.
Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

 

[ankur_unbound]

Looks like it's downclocking to save power while idling. Does the multiplier go up when you run stress testing?

How do i stress test? 🙁
Sorry I'm a little bit weak in this section

 

[ankur_unbound]

If your temps are under control, that's Intel's Speedstep Technology kicking in. It's a feature in the BIOS to help save power when your CPU doesn't need it so it reduces the clock speed/voltage.

Same question to you too...
But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?
Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

 

[SkylerJacobs]

it's intel speed step technology in action. when the cpu idles it downclocks itself to save power use.
check your bios if intel speedstep technology is enabled. it should be in cpu settings.

this should help you find answers:
Desktop — Frequently Asked Questions for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology on Desktop
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032349.htm

edit: to be sure: when does the downclocking and downvolting happen, at idle or during active work?

But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?
I also restored the BIOS setting to default optimized setting but even then its happening!
Or may be it was there from the first place since i recently started to monitor my clock speed using these software.
Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

Intel Speed Step Technology is enabled by default.

 

[de5_Roy]

But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?

the motherboards have it enabled.

I also restored the BIOS setting to default optimized setting but even then its happening!

the motherboards have it enabled by default i.e. if you reset, it'll turn on.

Or may be it was there from the first place since i recently started to monitor my clock speed using these software.

yes, it's been there from the start. the tech isn't new.

Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

EIST itself is designed to prevent cpu from using more power - which is a good thing. it won't damage the cpu.

 

[ankur_unbound]

it's intel speed step technology in action. when the cpu idles it downclocks itself to save power use.
check your bios if intel speedstep technology is enabled. it should be in cpu settings.

this should help you find answers:
Desktop — Frequently Asked Questions for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology on Desktop
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032349.htm

edit: to be sure: when does the downclocking and downvolting happen, at idle or during active work?

But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?
I also restored the BIOS setting to default optimized setting but even then its happening!
Or may be it was there from the first place since i recently started to monitor my clock speed using these software.
Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

Intel Speed Step Technology is enabled by default.

Is there any way to ensure my CPU is working fine?
at idle: its stuck at 1.5 and during process sometimes it fluctuates.

 

[ankur_unbound]

But I don't remember enabling any feature like that, so how did it came to play?

the motherboards have it enabled.

I also restored the BIOS setting to default optimized setting but even then its happening!

the motherboards have it enabled by default i.e. if you reset, it'll turn on.

Or may be it was there from the first place since i recently started to monitor my clock speed using these software.

yes, it's been there from the start. the tech isn't new.

Is there any way to ensure that its not any kind of CPU fault/damaged?

EIST itself is designed to prevent cpu from using more power - which is a good thing. it won't damage the cpu.

First, thankyou for your splendid response.
Can you tell me a way to ensure that your CPU is working fine, i mean to be sure its not damaged since its taking longer time to response for taking which should be happening with a good CPU like this.
Just in case I can get it replaced, that's why i'm asking

 

[TheDualshock]

System responsiveness is greatly affected by your HDD. An SSD speeds up things phenomenally. Nothing seems to be wrong with your CPU.

 

[Saberus]

Your processor is fine, that's what we're trying to tell you.

If this bothers you so much, turn off the Speedstep in the BIOS, and change your power settings in windows to 100% processing power. That will lock it at max speed and it will be a nice little space heater for you.

 

[ankur_unbound]

System responsiveness is greatly affected by your HDD. An SSD speeds up things phenomenally. Nothing seems to be wrong with your CPU.

Thankyou

 

[ankur_unbound]

Your processor is fine, that's what we're trying to tell you.

If this bothers you so much, turn off the Speedstep in the BIOS, and change your power settings in windows to 100% processing power. That will lock it at max speed and it will be a nice little space heater for you.

Thankyou

 

[de5_Roy]

First, thankyou for your splendid response.
Can you tell me a way to ensure that your CPU is working fine, i mean to be sure its not damaged since its taking longer time to response for taking which should be happening with a good CPU like this.
Just in case I can get it replaced, that's why i'm asking

what is taking longer? can you elaborate?
some of the tasks simply don't get faster regardless of cpu speed. usually the limitations lay elsewhere.

replacement would depend on the warranty agreement. when did you buy it?

 

[ankur_unbound]

First, thankyou for your splendid response.
Can you tell me a way to ensure that your CPU is working fine, i mean to be sure its not damaged since its taking longer time to response for taking which should be happening with a good CPU like this.
Just in case I can get it replaced, that's why i'm asking

what is taking longer? can you elaborate?
some of the tasks simply don't get faster regardless of cpu speed. usually the limitations lay elsewhere.

replacement would depend on the warranty agreement. when did you buy it?

Usually very slow response when i multi task like coping and using internet, i got it about an year ago.

 

[de5_Roy]

Usually very slow response when i multi task like coping and using internet, i got it about an year ago.

file copying is more dependent on system ram and the hard disk drive. does your processor usage go very high during file copying?
what is the memory usage during internet browsing? what type of browser do you use?

as for the warranty, you should ask your seller (the people you bought the cpu from) if you can get it replaced.

since the downclocking happens during idle, it's normal behavior due to eist.

 

[ankur_unbound]

Usually very slow response when i multi task like coping and using internet, i got it about an year ago.

file copying is more dependent on system ram and the hard disk drive. does your processor usage go very high during file copying?
what is the memory usage during internet browsing? what type of browser do you use?

as for the warranty, you should ask your seller (the people you bought the cpu from) if you can get it replaced.

since the downclocking happens during idle, it's normal behavior due to eist.

Yeah you are right, I able to verify it used HeavyLoad with my clock set to 3.5 on BIOS. On 100% load it was showing 3.5 on CPU-Z thought my core temp reached to 72 max, hope its nothing to worry about.

 

[de5_Roy]

Yeah you are right, I able to verify it used HeavyLoad with my clock set to 3.5 on BIOS. On 100% load it was showing 3.5 on CPU-Z thought my core temp reached to 72 max, hope its nothing to worry about.

if you run a stress testing tool while using the stock cooler, temps are gonna rise that high.
if you have funds, try replacing the single 4GB with a dual channel 2x 4GB kit and/or add an SSD.

 

[ankur_unbound]

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if you run a stress testing tool while using the stock cooler, temps are gonna rise that high.
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This is why i'm planing to get a nice budget cooler next week, hope i'll get some good performance @ 3.8 Mhz with come more FPS on game.

 

[de5_Roy]

This is why i'm planing to get a nice budget cooler next week, hope i'll get some good performance @ 3.8 Mhz with come more FPS on game.

an after market cooler is a good idea.
you processor has a base clock rate of 3.4 GHz and a max. single core turbo clockrate of 3.7 GHz. it won't go higher than that with an H77 chipset motherboard.