Article ID: 000094707 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 09/12/2023

Is It Possible to Undervolt a Locked Intel® Core™ Non-K Processor?

Environment

Windows 11* Family, Windows® 10 family

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Summary

Explains if CPU undervolting is supported by non-K (locked) Intel® Core™ Processors.

Description

Unable to undervolt a locked (non-K) processor.

Resolution

Intel® does not provide undervolting controls/software/tools for locked non-K processors.

Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance, and life of the processor and other components. OEMs set the undervolt option to be available on their BIOS. If options in BIOS are not available, contact your OEM or motherboard vendor.