Questions tagged [cpu]
The part of a computer responsible for performing computations, often referred to as a processor.
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How does port mapped I/O and I/O mapped I/O work
Port mapped I/O uses separate addresses for ports in a separate address space. Now the first thing I want to make sure I have correct understanding of address space ,it's a range of addresses for a ...
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Replaced old 3-4 year old thermal paste, temp goes up to 90 degrees celcius over time
So i slapped on some new thermal paste, reinstalled cpu cooler (ive got a intel i5 4570)
and noticed my idle temp was around 50, when entering games it slowly rises degree by degree over time before ...
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does intel TDP-UP effect performance? [duplicate]
I got a linux laptop with i5 8250u which got max tdp of 25w and normal tdp of 15w, after some reserch I found that if you decrease the tdp of a cpu it's going to get slower. But consider this, if you ...
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How does multi-core Intel Turbo Boost work? [duplicate]
I have a Linux laptop with Intel i5-8250u on it, and the Intel CPU support Intel Turbo Boost. With some reaserch it looks like you can acually Turbo Boost all the cores at the same time, but you can't ...
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How to overclock a laptop
I have a linux laptop with debian on it(with i5 8250u). in the intel introduce site for i5 8250u it says it support TDP-UP , I wonder how to set the TDP on this debian. Or even better maybe overclock ...
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Drag & drop or click & select problems when CPU busy
System:
Desktop running Windows 10 22H2
AMD FX(tm)-4350 Quad-Core Processor
8 GB RAM
AMD Radeon R7 200
Windows and drivers up to date. Full system malware scan returned negative.
The Problem:
While ...
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Intel i5 12450H - Base Clock Frequency?
I have a laptop with I5 - 12th gen - 12450h processor, on Intels website and google the base frequency mentioned for this is 3.3Ghz, but why does my laptop shows base frequency as 2.0 Ghz only?
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Can i overclock an Intel Core i3 processor?
I have a Dell Optiplex 3020 with this exact CPU,I want to overclock it to enhance crypto mining and downloading files. Before I go all in and do it, I'm making sure on this site.
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HyperV - Import a virtual machine with more virtual cpus than the host's logical processors
I am trying to import a virtual machine that was provided to me by someone, to automate it on our multiple machines (About 400) via powershell with the import-vm command. This command generates an ...
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AMD Ryzen 7 3750H running below base speed
I noticed that my laptop was getting very sloppy when it was not plugged in. So I dug up the metrics and found that my CPU was running at 1.38GHz, which well below it's base speed of 2.30GHz.
And the ...
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My pc reboots unders stressful tasks
PC Specs:
Motherboard: Huananzhi X79
CPU: Intel Xeon E5 2670
GPU 1: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
GPU 2: AMD Radeon RX 580
RAM: 32GB (four modules)
Storage 1: 512GB NVME SSD
Storage 2: 750GB HDD
Power supply: ...
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New CPU and bios doesn't work (m-flash too)
My PC specs are
Ryzen 7 5700x
MSI B450 Tomahaw MAX
MSI GTX 1080 8 GB
2 x 8GB Crucial Ballistix 3600 16CL
Windows 11 64-bit
I had a Ryzen 5 3600 processor and upgraded to a Ryzen 7 5700x.
There is no ...
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i7-12700K inexplicably turning off p-cores periodically for long running tasks
I like to run lots of heavy computation on my computer (like factoring large integers and other computational number theory), and my 17-12700K is usually pretty good at it.
But sometimes the task ...
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Is it normal that my laptop CPU is that busy that it shows shows 90% to 100% utilization? [closed]
Every time I play any game even if I’m on my browser my CPU shows 90% to 100% utilization and I’m not that sure if it’s normal.
This is an image of Windows Task Manager when I am playing a game:
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Stuck at 0.39 Ghz: Lenovo Ideapad 5 with Intel i5-1135G7 processor
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I bought the laptop in November 2021 and ran it with the pre-installed Windows OS, and had it running well on Windows 11 up until around January. Then suddenly, the CPU started throttling ...
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CPU 100% busy and computer very slow (from time to time)
I have a problem that something causes my computer to run at 100% cpu usage but nothing is in general processing. It looks like something is breaking up because suddenly all running processes got 10x ...
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Dell G3 15 laptop display and audio static
I have a 2020 model Dell G3 15 gaming laptop. Yesterday, during a Signal call, the laptop display suddenly distorted, and a loud static came from the audio output. I held down the power button to ...
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What happens if I used this internal fan with broken blade?
This is the fan of HP 15-da1xxx laptop with broken blade, what happens if I continue using it? P.S:The fan was already making cracking noise and car engine sound before the breakage of the blade, it ...
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Server slow/freezing, wastes hard drives; tests fine: hardware issue?
I have a personal server I run, and I'm upgrading to new hardware (an entirely new machine). I'm experiencing a number of bizarre happenings that feel like they could only be related to a hardware ...
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Server randomly shutsdown and blows fan at full speed with no video output
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Model: HP Z230
CPU: Intel Xeon e3 1230 v3
RAM: 1x8GB DDR3 Non-ECC RAM
GPU: Radeon HD 8570
NIC: Intel 82571 Dual Port NIC
Storage: 1x128GB SATA SSD, 1X1TB 7.2k RPM HDD
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It randomly ...
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With the cheapest possible graphics card for a super fast processor, will the processor have maximum performance?
If I get the cheapest possible graphics card for a super fast processor will the processor have maximum performance?
I need a graphics card due to the fact that Ryzen 7700x does not have good drivers ...
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How to sync AIO cooler to fan to motherboard
I am pretty new to hardware and I’m currently trying to connect my AIO cooler with my other fans to the motherboard but unfortunately when I tried to change the RGB color, the fans and the cooler are ...
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CPU running at 100 degrees is my CPU overclocked?
I bought a pre-built PC a couple of months ago. It's working well, but the fans can get very loud. Because of this, I thought I'd check the temperature using the Predator Sense bloat ware that came ...
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(Thinkpad Carbon X1 Gen 9) CPU @ 0.40Ghz when accessing via RDP for a while
I have a carbon laptop that has a dead screen; it went out recently and I have decided to just leave the device around the house and occasionally remote into it, run some scripts from it, etc.
Well, I'...
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CPU temperature issue but cpu core not full used
I think I have a problem with my processor. I recently changed my I5-9400KF to an I7-12700KF (I also changed my motherboard to the LGA1700 socket).
But since I changed, my CPU temperature is very high ...
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MemTest86+ shows errors while MemTest86 doesn't?
I bought a new PC that has been crashing in exactly 1 game (fortnite) so I decided to do memory tests. I ran prime95 and memtest64 and there were no errors at all. I ran 3/3 passes of memtest86 and it ...
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Is there a fix for my laptop running at 0.39GHz for absolutely no reason? [duplicate]
I have an ideapad laptop, and for whatever reason it's suddenly started to randomly drop to 0.39 GHz for absolutely no reason. Ive tried setting minimum and maximum CPU state to 100% but that didn't ...
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Odd PL1/PL2 (Long/Short Duration Power Limit) on an ASUS ROG Strix B760-I + Intel i5-12400
The Long Duration Power Limit is at 205 W for an Intel i5-12400. XMP I is enabled.
How come this is possible? The PL1 (PBP, short for Processor Base Power) for this CPU should be 65 W according to the ...
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How do I explicitely identify how many monitors are supported by integrated graphics?
Integrated Graphics Support
How do I get explicit information?
I am trying to determine if and if yes, how many, any given integrated graphics chip supports extending the desktop over multiple ...
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CPU speed drops to 0.48GHz afer plugging charger
I have a Lenovo Yoga 500-15ibd laptop that I recently bought (used). Everything in it seems to be fine but whenever I plugin the charger it slows down.
I looked at the task manager and I saw that as ...
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Custom desktop reboots every 4 seconds
Any help would be so appreciated. My son and I recently put together a desktop from parts. Was working amazing for 3 weeks, then suddenly froze for the very first time. Did a hard shutdown, but when ...
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Using an Apple iMac as a monitor and tapping into the same iMac monitor’s core processor for network computing
Is it possible to use the same iMac that I am using as an external monitor for a Mac mini and be able to tap into the iMac monitor's processor to make a network computer?
In essence I want to boost ...
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Did Intel drop full vPro on 13th gen desktop CPUs?
I've checked the Intel ARK, and all 13th gen Raptor Lake desktop CPUs, like the Intel Core i5-13500, have only "Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM)" support.
Previous generations, like from ...
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Difference between Number of CPU cycles of a device and CPU frequency of a device
I am a researcher working upon task offloading among IOT devices. While programming for my work, I have come across two terms that is Number of CPU cycles of a device and CPU frequency of a device. I ...
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Intel I5 12500H underperforming
I have recently purchased a new laptop with Intel I5 12500H inside. I bought it as a replacement for my older laptop that had Ryzen 7 5700U inside.
Most benchmarks show that Intel should outperform ...
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PC processor limited to 66%
My Windows computer, when I put a lot of strain on it and open task management, always shows me that the processor is 66% used and never more. This limits me a lot in using the computer, because it is ...
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Migrate Windows 10 installation to a new PC
I am currently planning to upgrade my PC. This involves changing out the processor, motherboard and GPU.
I want to know if there is any way I can migrate Windows 10 keeping all my apps and files ...
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Windows 10 HP Compaq Pro 6300 CPU, beeps 4 times and display wont show, and then it sound like a motorcycle
I upgraded my CPU in local service with GTX 750 Ti and Power Supply with pure voltage around 500-600 watts a year ago and it is still fine. I left my CPU for a month for new year vacation and then ...
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Does Windows 11 take advantage of efficient cores?
Ever since Intel introduced "efficient cores" I've been wondering if Windows 11 does take advantage of that in terms of lower power consumption or does it simply let the CPU handles it ...
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Why don't ARM Cortex series CPUs list their CPU speed in Hz?
On ARM Cortex-A, I see a list of ARM Cortex-A series CPUs. I want to check each Cortex-Axx CPU's speed (xx Hz as far as I know), so I can know which Cortex-Axx is faster than another. But there aren’t ...
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If I remove a CPU then put it back in is that harmful?
If I take out my cpu and then put it back in, even after the system has been used, will that damage or change anything?
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I have Bios Revision A24, and i noticed i am a bit few versions behind. My processor is an Intel Xeon E5-1650, and im worried that i will fry it
My desktop is doing fine, but I'm worried that I will be too far behind to even update. Should i update to the latest version, or stay this way? Cant really grab another because I'm mad poor right now....
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Computer CPU is slow and stuck at 14% for a while for no clear reason
This would happen when CPU usage is above 90%. It's not a 3D rendering problem as it would happen with 2D application too.
Effects vary depending on application but usually freeze or crash. This ...
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How can I get FFmpeg to better use GPU and CPU resources the way HandBrake does?
Occasionally I needed interpolation feature for my videos, but i failed to find option in HandBrake GUI (if HandBrake already have it, please let me know). After some trying to launch minterpolate ...
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AMD FX-8350 confusion on heating
My AMD FX-8350, from what I understand, is overheating. The issue is, when I research it, I get conflicting results. It's idling at around 52c-58c, I was able to get it to 48c with the side open and a ...
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Does Hyper-V properly schedule on CPU with Performance and Efficient Cores?
New CPUs (at least in the consumer market) will eventually likely all have the split into performance and efficient cores that Intel has started with the 12000 series.
I have seen some bad/dumb ...
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Is it feasible to alter the CPU ID through the utilization of software?
I am considering implementing a method for ensuring the integrity of the activation/trial period of my software, by tying it to the unique fingerprint of the user's machine. After conducting research, ...
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Why does ASUS PROB550M-C boot only into BIOS?
I have setup a PC, I've installed an ASUS PROB550M-C, with
this passive cooler (used on three other PCS never had a problem)
I have disabled TPM and secure boot, I have set the fan monitor speed to ...
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Can I remove the heat sink and put it back without removing and reapply the thermal paste?
I built my computer yesterday and when I started it it ran for a second then it shut down and it won't start again. I've checked everything else and now I want to check if the heat sink has enough ...
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Windows 10 not booting after CPU upgrade
I just installed an upgraded CPU into an existing stable Win10 box with no other changes (besides removing and replacing ram for clearance during install). It POSTs just fine, and everything displays ...