Unwanted overclock

[VSVPFrazier]

I just build a new PC and when I go into task manager, or cpu z my core clock is 4.2-4.5Ghz by default? I checked the BIOS and everything seems to indicate it should be running at 3.6... is this just intel's boost always running or what?

Mobo & CPU : msi mpg z390 gaming pro carbon & i7 9700k

[Guest]

Task manager isn't an accurate way to keep track of clock speed. Something like HWInfo would be better suited.

 

[Fasauceome]

5 minutes ago, VSVPFrazier said:

when I go into task manager, or cpu z my core clock is 4.2-4.5Ghz by default?

Turbo is active

 

5 minutes ago, VSVPFrazier said:

is this just intel's boost always running or what

There's probably something going on in the background. Task manager is itself a task so having the CPU speed up when you use it is not surprising.

[Jumballi]

there are settings on all motherboards now that enable a sort of pseudo overclock. Check the settings in bios as it won't show up under clock speed.

[RadiatingLight]

It's the boost clock on the 9700K, not an overclock

[Mira Yurizaki]

If you really don't want this:

• Open the start menu and type in "Edit Power Plan", launch the app that comes up
• Click on "Change advanced power settings"
• In Processor power management -> Maximum processor state, set the value to 99%