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I would like to ask a question about Intel processors. I've been nibbling around the edges knowing that I'm way overdue for an upgrade in my desktop. Not close to a purchase, but before I upgrade I always start researching things from square one.
If I purchased today I think I would opt for a series 300 Gigabyte motherboard (most of my past purchases have been Gigabyte so I am leery of changing maybe I could be convinced otherwise), non SLI, no RGB bling, but the processors have me scratching my head.
I realize that I would need a LGA1151 generation 8 or higher series 300 processor, but what is this turbo feature I see in this ad ?
At first I thought turbo speeds might be reached with over clocking, but this processor for example is not overclockable.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...83&ignorebbr=1
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@smalltown
Current generation processors have a base speed and a turbo speed. The base speed is the rated speed that corresponds to the reported thermal power (TDP) which essentially means how much heat is dissipating at that clock speed.
Turbo is a feature on all latest CPUs that means the processor can run 1-all cores at much higher speeds for a short period of time. Usually max time is 30s and only for 1-2 cores. This improves performance a lot during heavy loads, but keeps the CPU cool at idle or low loads
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"Turbo" is same as it has always been. There's base frequency it works at when more is not needed and it goes to specified turbo frequency on one or more cores as software load demands. That's when all is on auto of course.
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Thanks never had a CPU with a turbo feature. So it's "baked" into the processor hardware.
There was a time long ago when the earth was flat (if I remember it correctly) that desktops had a keyboard key to switch to turbo speed.
Since I would be leapfrogging generations with a new processor any concerns with Spectre or Meltdown or is that overblown for personal home desktops? Didn't think I needed a gen 9 processor, but any worries with the Gen 8 CPUs ?
P.S. Been following your posts marveling at how expensive top end graphics cards have become.
Last edited by smalltown; 29 Jan 2019 at 12:39.
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Yes, Turbo is built into the processor as part of the design, but it's up to the Motherboard vendors how closely they follow the Intel Specifications.
For normal Home desktop use, I would not worry much about the CPU vulnerability. If you handle mission critical and extremely sensitive data, then it's a different story.
There is also AMD CPUs, that are very relevant and competitive today, and also much cheaper than Intel. Those are worth a look too. AMD is just about to launch next gen CPUs built on 7nm process. They should be out around June-July. If leaks and rumors are anything to believe, these new chips will be very impressive.
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Corsair Link 4.9.9.3 is available.
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