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Is it Normal for the Frequency of the Processor to be Lowered While Using Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT)?

Content Type: Maintenance & Performance   |   Article ID: 000088420   |   Last Reviewed: 09/09/2022

Description

Unable to find information on why the frequency of the processor is lowered while using the Intel® ABT.

Resolution

Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT) operates within system power and temperature specifications when current, power, and thermal headroom exist. Works below a temperature limit of 100°C.

So when the workload on the processor is relatively high and current/power/thermal headroom does not exist, the frequency of the processor will be lowered.