AMD 8350 question

[WaavinHicks]

I'm not sure if its the program or a faulty CPU reader or if this is perfectly normal but for some reason one core randomly drops down to 1.4 ghz, any answer on this?

 

[helping]

thermal throttling or power saving features. 

 

don't worry about it, pretty normal.

 

 

is that stock or automatic voltage? seems a tad high

[WaavinHicks]

thermal throttling or power saving features. 

So its perfectly normal? Just never saw this happen when I had the 4300 in so wasn't sure

[nsyedhasan]

So its perfectly normal? Just never saw this happen when I had the 4300 in so wasn't sure

It may just be power saving features.

[helping]

So its perfectly normal? Just never saw this happen when I had the 4300 in so wasn't sure

I can't describe it in detail but I'm pretty sure it's documented (by myself as well) 

 

It seems to happen under synthetic load after a few minutes, it's likely power saving or, in your case, thermal regulation from VRM heat and throttling. It's not really a big deal since in real usage scenarios this never happens. 

 

Wait for the other guys to weigh in, as this is educated speculation. 

 

what board do you have, btw?

[WaavinHicks]

I can't describe it in detail but I'm pretty sure it's documented (by myself as well) 

 

It seems to happen under synthetic load after a few minutes, it's likely power saving or, in your case, thermal regulation from VRM heat and throttling. It's not really a big deal since in real usage scenarios this never happens. 

 

Wait for the other guys to weigh in, as this is educated speculation. 

Awesome thanks for your help, haven't really had any performance issues but haven't put it under a lot of stress yet either, would this have any affect on overclocking?

[helping]

Awesome thanks for your help, haven't really had any performance issues but haven't put it under a lot of stress yet either, would this have any affect on overclocking?

oh, I didn't even notice your loads I thought you already were stressing it. What I was describing before is what might happen when you're stress testing it.

 

What board do you have and did you turn your power saving features off? Normal behavior would be for it to underclock.

[WaavinHicks]

oh, I didn't even notice your loads I thought you already were stressing it. What I was describing before is what might happen when you're stress testing it.

 

What board do you have and did you turn your power saving features off? Normal behavior would be for it to underclock.

I have the crosshair V forumla Z motherboard and as far as power saving features go im not 100% sure, my brother helped me build the computer when I knew nothing about them so unless he changed anything it would just be at stock settings

[helping]

I have the crosshair V forumla Z motherboard and as far as power saving features go im not 100% sure, my brother helped me build the computer when I knew nothing about them so unless he changed anything it would just be at stock settings

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Normally not under load the processor will downclock to reduce power draw and heat, and under high load for a long period of time may throttle individual cores in a sequential pattern in an effort to reduce heat. 

[WaavinHicks]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Normally not under load the processor will downclock to reduce power draw and heat, and under high load for a long period of time may throttle individual cores in a sequential pattern in an effort to reduce heat. 

Once it cools down later today I may run a stress test,  at the moment the ambient temp is way to high

[Priller]

1.4 sounds about right for power saving feature.

 

Windows can also be parking the core as well.

 

I would refresh it and see if it changes.

[samuel]

disable AMD AMP in bios if you don't mind more than 95W TDP.

[Priller]

AMD AMP, C1E, Cool N Quiet all need to be turned off.

 

Also look at the motherboard utility and see if that is reporting throttling as well.

[samuel]

AMD AMP, C1E, Cool N Quiet all need to be turned off.

 

Also look at the motherboard utility and see if that is reporting throttling as well.

not trying to be rude but these days only children OC the CPU to insane clocks disableing all the power management features just for having 100 mhz more. Mr. FX, I bet you don't pay the electric bill....

 

@WaavinHicks just disable AMP because that's the actual problem here.

[Priller]

 

not trying to be rude but these days only children OC the CPU to insane clocks disableing all the power management features just for having 100 mhz more. Mr. FX, I bet you don't pay the electric bill....

 

@WaavinHicks just disable AMP because that's the actual problem here.

 

 

Usually when people say "Not trying to be rude" means something rude is going to follow. Do you know what assumptions are? You just made one based off of your own opinion.

 

I am older then you by a number of years. I also have done things and been places that only 3% of all Americans are capable of doing. 

 

Your bet is way off and the very next time you have a thought that concerns me, just let it go and naturally assume you are wrong.

 

I'm going to be nice and I am willing to forget what you said. You push your luck and I will not extend that courtesy anymore.

 

Do I make myself clear?

[StormtrooperStu]

And I'm older than both of you so sit down and behave yourselves please.   :rolleyes: