CPU stuck at max clock speed

[arjan_2]

Hi. I used intel xtu to OC, but then it was stuck on the max frequency, so I put the speed back to normal, but it didn't solve the issue, so I did a cmos reset, and it solved it kinda (didn't go to 700mhz as it used to at idle) for 1 day, but now its back. 6700K @ 4GHz

 

[Solandri]

Check your power profile. Max performance disables speedstep and pegs the CPU at the max clock speed if I remember right. Balanced is the profile you should be using most of the time. Max performance should only be used for testing or if you're playing a tournament game and don't want any hiccups.

 

[Ninjawithagun]

Excellent answer Solandri - you beat me to the punch!

 

[arjan_2]

Check your power profile. Max performance disables speedstep and pegs the CPU at the max clock speed if I remember right. Balanced is the profile you should be using most of the time. Max performance should only be used for testing or if you're playing a tournament game and don't want any hiccups.

Oh I see. However, is it like this always, as I thought I always had it on max?
Thanks for the answer.

@Solandri