Can you underclock a CPU?

[CreativeName6426]

I'm a bit a of a newbie when it comes to stuff like this, so I'm curious. Can you do underclock a CPU (aside from the fact that it would be completely useless in most scenarios)?

[CreativeName6426]

1 minute ago, yaboistar said:

you can underclock a cpu just fine, which often allows you to undervolt the cpu as well, reducing the power draw and thus thermal output if you're looking to make a low-power, quiet machine.

Thanks for the answer

[porina]

There is an easier way than manual underclock, and that is to set a CPU power limit lower than normal. The CPU will throttle back to meet that power limit. Generally speaking, you can get improved power efficiency by doing this, so it isn't pointless.

[CreativeName6426]

Just now, porina said:

There is an easier way than manual underclock, and that is to set a CPU power limit lower than normal. The CPU will throttle back to meet that power limit. Generally speaking, you can get improved power efficiency by doing this, so it isn't pointless.

Oh, I didn't think of that