Intel Core i5 2300 (2.8GHz) running at 1598.0 Mhz

[Guest]

I got my new rig the other days and noticed when running CPU-Z that the processor is running at 1598.0 MHz instead of it's rated 2.8GHz. If I start a program that needs CPU it jumps up to 2996.3 MHz.

Is this normal? Part of the...

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This happens on both XP and Windows 7.

Thanks!

[GrofLuigi]

It's SpeedStep (EIST). Turbo Boost is on top of that.

Congratulations on your new machine!

GL

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

It used to be called Intel SpeedStep Technology, the possibility to reduce frequency and save energy (and battery on notebooks). I don't see why not.

[Guest]

OK, thanks!