Quick CPU question!

[Andybtsn]

Hi guys,

Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor, 1.6GHz with turbo up to 2.8GHz

Is the Turbo mode something that can be "switched" on or is this an automatic thing that processor automatically reverts too?

Thanks

 

[cammy5477]

in single thread apps it can run at 2.8ghz...when using four cores it runs at 1.6ghz

im not sure about all laptops but my m17x r2 you can disable it in the bios.....not sure

why you would want to though as its a great feature.....it automatically changes

between the speeds when enabled depending on work load

 

[kristmace]

^ What he said.

Not sure how it works on laptops, but I had to disable this on my i5 in order to overclock the processor.