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    Dv2000t Core2Duo CPU Speeds

    Discussion in 'HP' started by agent007, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. agent007

    agent007 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi All,

    I noticed that System Properties sometimes displays a different clock speed between CPUs. 1.60Ghz for the first and 798Mhz for the second.

    My dv2000t has an Intel Core2Duo processor 1.60Ghz. I have not overclocked the computer.

    I've attached two screenshots taken at different times that show the different clock speeds. Is this normal?

    TIA
     

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  2. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    It's the speed-step, the CPU reduces the clock automatically when there is no need for the CPU to work at full power and increases the clock later when needed . Reduces power consumption.
     
    mujtaba, Jan 27, 2008
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  3. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    What he said.

    Also, try CPU-Z.
     
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  4. agent007

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    wow! I must say, speed-step is impressive. I've been watching CPU-Z. The clock switches very fast if the task is resource intensive.

    Thanks guys.. Kudos to Intel!
     
    agent007, Jan 28, 2008
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