Question CPU speed locking/limiting itself at a specific speed or utilization

[parsnp]

I have this issue where the processor locks around 1.30-1.60Ghz. This happens randomly every time I open a game or software. I have not yet figured out the reason for this to happen and I was hoping someone here knows the reason or the workaround on how to find a solution to this issue.

A few ways I’ve found to get it working normally are to wait for it to stabilize, which sometimes happens randomly, or to do a full system restart when it takes too long.

I will provide images for the my specs.

https://imgur.com/a/Xiwqyv9

 

[helpstar]

is it limiting on battery or while plugged in?
check with afterburner or hwinfo if it's a temperature or power limit