3.16Ghz CPU shows as 2.997GHZ

[rodo]

Hi,

Just looked at my bios and seen CPU is set to stock settings to run at 3.16GHZ.

In coretemp underload (speed step enabled) it shows 3.16GHZ.

But in CPU-z and 3dmark it is running at 2.997GHZ underload.

I am sure there is a simple reason for this that I am missing - can anyone enlighten me?

 

[rodo]

333 x 9.5

Mobo automatically sets this. Coretemp reads multiplier as 9.5. Cpu-z reads it as 9

 

[rodo]

1.49 latest edition

 

[rodo]

Thought might be the case as it is being read right in bios (F7).

To be honest I was recommended the board as it's stable and I'm not overclocking or anything. Just simple gaming and movies