Question for you guys about intel t7700

[SMiles]

Hey guys, I have a quick question about the processor in my laptop. It is suppose to have an intel mobile core 2 duo t7700 @2.4ghz. However, last night I decided to download cpu-z just for shiggles. To my suprise, cpu-z reports my cpu at only 1597 Mhz. What is going on? Is this normal.

My initial thought is that the cpu is just lowering the clock because I am not doing anything cpu intensive. Is this what is going on? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[FreakingHell]

My initial thought is that the cpu is just lowering the clock because I am not doing anything cpu intensive.

This.

It's called Speedstepping. You can disable it in BIOS if you wish. It's to save power and keep temps down.

 

[Cut Chem!st]

Yeah, untill you start doing something requiring more cpu it will keep it down and put it at 6x.

 

[Blue Stealth]

yup, intel GOstepping FTL

You should be able to disable it in the BIOS

-Blue