[SOLVED] I7 9700k Low speeds 1.9ghz

[pro2legendary]

So My I79700k has been launching at 1.6-2 ghz at times which shows as the PC is quite slow, the issue gets fixed when i reboot the pc and the cpu goes back to 4.3-4.6 ghz on idle so what's the issue why is my cpu launching at such slow speeds?

 

[rgd1101]

full system spec? include brand and model of the psu

was it working correctly before?

 

[mdd1963]

Just to clarify, after bootup, if nothing is happening on the desktop (such as lunching apps, nothing really happening such as cloud sync, AV scan, etc.), and when in Balanced Power plan, normal behavior would be for a CPU to fluctuate between as low as 800 MHz, but, tinkering on the desktop reading forums, for instance, I routinely see clock speeds of 1200-2600 MHz.

Now if your CPU actually shows locked at some lesser speed, like absolutely fixed at 1.6 or 2.1 GHz, that is indeed a problem. (Make sure all BIOS settings are still correct, mostly defaults unless running MCE on a Z-series mainboard (unknown if this might apply given zero other system details given)

When sitting at desktop, launch HWMonitor....do you see clock speeds fluctuating from 800-4900 MHz as you open/close applications? (If you launch CPU-Z/bench/stress CPU, it should be locked at 4600 MHz for at least 90 seconds, then, if power limits/boost duration limits are not overridden, it might downclock to lower clock speeds to meet TDP goals, depending on mainboard/BIOS settings. Be sure to hit 'Stop' on CPU-Z afterward to avoid running stress test for beyond 10 minutes or so....; as long as clock speeds are not above 80C during, your temps are under control....

 

[uWebb429]

@pro2legendary
If you want your CPU to run at full speed when it is lightly loaded, use the Windows High Performance power plan.

You can have a fast, cool and quiet computer even when you run it at full speed. Enable the low power C states in the bios if you want to save power and keep the idle temps down. A fast CPU is an efficient CPU.