Throttlestop i7 4720HQ question

[Georgi_11]

I've installed Throttlestop to undervolt my CPU, but im not able to see the voltage regulators and tick boxes for turbo boost. I have XTU, which allows me to regulate voltages and frequencies, i have atached a photo

https://ibb.co/gULmOG

 

[weberdarren97]

Is this a laptop?

If so, most laptop BIOS's aren't nearly as flexible as desktop BIOS's. The BIOS on a laptop usually won't give you much information about what's going on or let you change much.

 

[Georgi_11]

Yes its an Asus R510JX, with a X550JX motherboard, which has the i7 4720HQ, but the strange thing is that XTU allows me to do this, unlike throttlestop. Otherwise can you explain me how to disable the turbo boost and turbo boost short power max and turbo boost power max, thanks.

 

[weberdarren97]

Yes its an Asus R510JX, with a X550JX motherboard, which has the i7 4720HQ, but the strange thing is that XTU allows me to do this, unlike throttlestop. Otherwise can you explain me how to disable the turbo boost and turbo boost short power max and turbo boost power max, thanks.

I only have one more question.

Since your hardware is made by Intel and Asus, why are you using software that was made by and endorsed by neither of these companies? Just use Intel XTU.

 

[Georgi_11]

Because there are some things that i cannot understand with XTU, I've undervolted and lowered the wattage. I've used this formula, since its a 47Watt CPU with stock voltages i've reduced the voltage offset by -0,050V, which is 0,816V on max load. Then i've multiplied 0.816x47= 38.822, which i've set 39,25 watts on turbo boost power max, is this the right way to do it or ?

 

[weberdarren97]

Because there are some things that i cannot understand with XTU, I've undervolted and lowered the wattage. I've used this formula, since its a 47Watt CPU with stock voltages i've reduced the voltage offset by -0,050V, which is 0,816V on max load. Then i've multiplied 0.816x47= 38.822, which i've set 39,25 watts on turbo boost power max, is this the right way to do it or ?

Looks like you understand the basics.

I would stop worrying about it, and come back to this thread if the system behaves strangely or crashes.

 

[weberdarren97]

Actually, now that I've reread your information there, you have plenty of room to bring up the max wattage a bit.

However, before you continue playing with the settings, there is one more thing I'd like to know.

What is your goal in these tweaks? Are you trying to get the fan to run quieter, lengthen battery life, etc.

 

[TJ Hooker]

I've used this formula, since its a 47Watt CPU with stock voltages i've reduced the voltage offset by -0,050V, which is 0,816V on max load. Then i've multiplied 0.816x47= 38.822, which i've set 39,25 watts on turbo boost power max, is this the right way to do it or ?

I don't understand, what are you trying to calculate by multiplying wattage by voltage? Also, 47W is the TDP, which is not a precise measure of real world power draw.

 

[Georgi_11]

Actually, now that I've reread your information there, you have plenty of room to bring up the max wattage a bit.

However, before you continue playing with the settings, there is one more thing I'd like to know.

What is your goal in these tweaks? Are you trying to get the fan to run quieter, lengthen battery life, etc.

Bassicly my goal is to reduce the CPU temperature, while gaming. I have only installed CS;GO, which i run with 200+ fps on 1080p, but when the cpu is on stock speeds and voltages the cpu throttles to 98 degrees in 20 seconds of full load, the goal is to get a good balance of performance and lower temperatures. At this moment i have it stable with -0,055V on core offset and cache, i've tweaked the frequency to 2.6 ghz and im getting maximum of 85-87 degrees, after an hour of gaming, which im not really sure if its okay for this cpu.