Why isn't my Intel i5 CPU reaching its max GHz while gaming?
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GadgetGuru92
I'm having trouble with my Intel Core i5 1035G1 CPU. Normally, it can hit 3.2 GHz when I'm not gaming, but while I am playing, it drops down to 2.5 GHz, and sometimes it even plummets to 0.99 GHz without a clear reason. I have a laptop with 8 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA MX 130. Does anyone have suggestions on how to tackle this issue?
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Have you tried using MSI Afterburner to check your CPU and GPU usage, temperatures, and wattage? It can give you a good indication of whether your CPU is throttling due to heat or power limits. Just keep an eye on those GHz readings too; they can help pinpoint the problem.
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LappyLover99: That’s a good point! But does MSI Afterburner even work on laptops? The last time I tried it, my setup was not compatible and it just crashed.