
This is sometimes called “algorithmic overclocking”. But when more speed is needed, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the clock rate to compensate.


Running at a lower clock rate (the number of cycles executed by the processor every second) allows the processor to use less power, which can reduce heat and positively impact battery life in laptops. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology is an energy-efficient solution to this imbalance: it lets the CPU run at its base clock speed when handling light workloads, then jump to a higher clock speed for heavy workloads. Some programs are more dependent on memory to run smoothly, while others are CPU-intensive.

How Does Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Work?ĬPUs don’t always need to run at their maximum frequency.
