Q6600 is at 3GHz but CPUZ flashes between 2GHz then 3GHz?

[ti89hp48gx]

I have a GA-965P-DS3 with a Q6600 running at 3GHz 333x9 and the Intel Thermal Analysis Tool shows it at 3000MHz but when I open CPU-Z or Gigabyte Easy Tune it will say 1998MHz with a X6 multiplier, then after a couple seconds it will say x9 and 2997MHz like it should and then go back to 1998MHz. I know its not the CPU because this happend on the same board with a E4300.

 

[ibp_john]

This is simply Intel's speed step working to keep your processor cool and reduce power draw.
You can turn this feature off in the bios if you'd like.

 

[Evilonigiri]

Read the Stickies: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/247006-28-running-full-speed-wrong-multiplier

 

[wh3resmycar]

next time read, it wont hurt believe me.

 

[cmashwin]

buddy... as they said, its a power saving feature... I recommend u keep it turned on... Wont hurt u... if u lvoe to see ur processor at 3001Mhz, just load it with something