CPU speed/Intel Extreme Tuning compatibility with G477?

Mark23

Hi!

I just bought a new G477 system with 14900. Of course, the first thing I'm doing is testing CPU speed. I note that under 100% load, task manager shows clock speed of only about 4.6GHZ, whereas it's capable of 6GHZ. Cinebench clocks the system at 2263 singe core, 37048 multi.

Firstly, are these numbers expected for this system?

Secondly, I understand that Intel Extreme Tuning utility is a good program for overclocking and CPU tuning, generally. But when I tried to run it, I got the below screen. I checked the system, and it seems VBS is enabled, but I don't know how to enable undervolt proptection in BIOS. It seems not to be an option in bios screen. I also don't know how to get the latest bios patch, though I'm guessing that's not the issue.

Can anyone advise on these issues? Thanks so much!
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PowerSpec_MikeW

@Mark23

Those scores are in the neighborhood with the stock Intel power limits. Frequency wise boosts are advertised as an 'up to' value. You're not going to get to 6GHz all core on a heavy load. I would check your clocks in Cinebench with a tool like HWINFO64 rather than task manager, where you can see individual core speeds.

I would disable VBS if you want to use XTU and you're not using emulation sub systems. Search for Windows Features and uncheck Virtual Machine Platform.

Mark23

Thanks very much for the very quick reply! One follow-up: would I know if I'm using emulation subsystems? I.e., is that something that's enabled by default that I have to turn off, or is that something that one would intentionally do (but I wouldn't, since I have no idea what that is)? Just want to make sure I don't mess up my system by doing something wrong here. Thanks again!

Mark23

Never mind. I used the bios to enable undervolt protection, and now XTU runs. Micro-center question: if I overclock using XTU, will I void the warranty? Thanks!

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Mark23

Regarding the emulation, probably not. It's set like that because at one time we were required to ship the image ready to use apps in the android sub system.

As for overclocking, it's a grey area. According to Intel, yes. It voids the warranty. It's hard to tell either way from a warranty stand point. It's also very difficult to damage a processor these days. e.