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    i7 3720qm TurboBoost question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Platelock, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. Platelock

    Platelock Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys..

    As the title states I have a 3720qm and I feel like the turboboost is not working. I have CPU-Z and I don't see the Core Speed increase when running 3d Mark. Now that may not be the best benchmark for processors. Now when I run a graphics intensive game I still don't see the numbers hit the turboboost mark. I do have Intel Extreme Tuning utility and I have my multipliers set at 40 39 38 38.

    I am just trying to get the most out of my processor so I can try to Arma 3 better ( I know the game is terribly optimized)

    Thanks guys!
     
    Platelock, Mar 7, 2014
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  2. Hackintoshihope

    Hackintoshihope AlienMeetsApple

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    What is the core current limit set to? If the cpu isnt getting enough power then you wont see these max clocks.
     
    Hackintoshihope, Mar 8, 2014
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    Platelock Notebook Enthusiast

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    112.000 A. It seems like Turboboost should work out of the box though.

    Thanks for the reply!
     
    Platelock, Mar 8, 2014
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    Hackintoshihope AlienMeetsApple

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    That is enough power .. I'm not sure then. Maybe another member has more help then me :(
     
    Hackintoshihope, Mar 8, 2014
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    Have you tried with the Intel Turbo Boost monitor instead?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 11, 2014
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