By setting the maximum CPU frequency, while on battery, to 99% Turbo Boost will not be engaged.
You should test the max CPU setting and see if Turbo is still entered. I had to set mine to 95% before I saw that it wasn't actually entered (use any appropriate app to CPU speed).
Use something like CPU-Z and GPU-Z these are freeware tools.
CNET comments indicate that CPU-Z is loaded with spyware and malware. Thanks, but no thanks.
Lol, no that is probably the CNET downloader...
Someone else made a similar comment after the end of the article in the link above. How do you know if the Turbo Boost has been turned off?
I used XTU (Intel Extreme Tweaking Utility), did a cpu stress test and observed the clock speed. I basically kept reducing the max cpu % until I saw a clock speed below the base 2.4. If it's above 2.4 (i5 model) that tells me it's in Turbo mode. When I got to 95% I saw a clock speed of 2.3 GHz (.95 * 2.4), so I left it at that.
So for i5 you would suggest to set ti to 95%? Because i put mine on 99 and i feel the fen kicking in sometimes for no reason, and the device gets hotter than before i think... Should i change it?
I would try 95%. I don't think 99 will change much. If you don't want to use CPUz, XTU, etc, you can open the task manager and go to the performance tab. Under the CPU on the left, you'll see the current clock speed. Open a browser or do something taxing and see if it goes above 2.4.
CNET comments indicate that CPU-Z is loaded with spyware and malware. Thanks, but no thanks.
Thanks. I set it to 95% now. Now turbo boost will only kick in when really needed, so abowe 2.4 ghz right?