Is my cpu overclocked?

[Dankrio]

I have a i5 9600k and notice that sometimes in task manager my cpu speed goes over the 3.7ghz mark sometimes 4+ does that mean its overclocked? I installed it to my pc without doing any changes to it from the box so does that mean it was like that by default? If it is overclocked how would I be able to change that I have heard that its not healthy for the long term thank you

[Dankrio]

5 minutes ago, Dankrio said:

I have a i5 9600k and notice that sometimes in task manager my cpu speed goes over the 3.7ghz mark sometimes 4+ does that mean its overclocked? I installed it to my pc without doing any changes to it from the box so does that mean it was like that by default? If it is overclocked how would I be able to change that I have heard that its not healthy for the long term thank you

I also have this image if this helps

[BulletSponge]

1 minute ago, Dankrio said:

I also have this image if this helps

your cpu is clocked at 3.7ghz and its boost is 4.6ghz

 

[TalkyRaptor]

You cpu is using Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and is speeding up under load to preform better for a short period of time before falling back a little depending on you cooling. It is perfectly normal and is good to help speed up short tasks like opening a new tab.

[Somerandomtechyboi]

15 minutes ago, Dankrio said:

I have a i5 9600k and notice that sometimes in task manager my cpu speed goes over the 3.7ghz mark sometimes 4+ does that mean its overclocked? I installed it to my pc without doing any changes to it from the box so does that mean it was like that by default? If it is overclocked how would I be able to change that I have heard that its not healthy for the long term thank you

Pretty stupid to buy a k cpu without even tuning it like bruh atleast undervolt if you arent gonna oc .-.

[Dankrio]

3 hours ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Pretty stupid to buy a k cpu without even tuning it like bruh atleast undervolt if you arent gonna oc .-.

so I should tune something? Would undervolting give me any benefit? thx

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

4 hours ago, Dankrio said:

so I should tune something? Would undervolting give me any benefit? thx

 

Undervolt will give lower temps and better power efficiency

But ocing will give better performance

 

Seems like a common oc for these cpus are 4.8-4.9ghz all core w 1.3v

 

Though if you are happy with its current performance then just undervolt it or leave it alone and enjoy the extra resale value once you sell your pc cause its a k cpu