SpeedStep
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SpeedStep is Intel's dynamic frequency scaling technology that adjusts a processor's clock speed and voltage to balance performance with power consumption and heat.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Intel technology
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dynamic frequency scaling technology ⓘ |
| abbreviation | EIST NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
NERFINISHED
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Intel SpeedStep NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Intel processors NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| benefits |
extended battery life in mobile systems
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lower thermal output ⓘ reduced system noise ⓘ |
| category |
CPU technology
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power management technology ⓘ |
| configurableVia |
BIOS settings
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operating system power management ⓘ |
| controls |
processor clock speed
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processor core voltage ⓘ |
| developer | Intel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| effect |
higher performance at high load
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lower power usage at low load ⓘ |
| enables |
dynamic adjustment of CPU frequency
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dynamic adjustment of CPU voltage ⓘ |
| featureOf |
Intel desktop processors
NERFINISHED
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Intel mobile processors NERFINISHED ⓘ Intel server processors ⓘ |
| implementedAs |
hardware feature
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microcode and firmware control ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Intel Pentium III mobile processors NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| monitoredBy | CPU power management drivers ⓘ |
| operatesBy |
adjusting frequency and voltage according to demand
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switching between performance states based on load ⓘ |
| purpose |
balance performance and power
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reduce heat generation ⓘ reduce power consumption ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
CPU power management
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laptop battery life ⓘ thermal management ⓘ |
| requires |
chipset support
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operating system support ⓘ processor support ⓘ |
| similarTo |
AMD Cool'n'Quiet
NERFINISHED
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AMD PowerNow! NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| succeededBy | Intel Turbo Boost Technology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports | multiple performance states ⓘ |
| tradeOff | potential latency when changing frequencies ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Linux CPU frequency scaling
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Windows power management NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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