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i5 4590. How do I keep it at 3.3 ghz?

Hi there. I recently got a new CPU, a i5 4590. The specs say it has a base clock speed of 3.3 ghz with up to 3.7 boost. In the screenshot below you can see the average temperatures, I'm only using a browser for things and the temp went up to 50 one time. I'm using a t20 coolermaster heatsink.

Here's more info and it says each core is operating at about 3.6-3.7. I'm wondering if it's overclocking on its own and that's why the heat is so unusual for what amounts to idling.

Please help. Is there a way to limit the clock speeds to 3.3ghz? Oh and my Power settings is on high performance.

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Hello JasonClaassen, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand that you want to limit CPU usage;

You should be able to limit CPU usage by accessing the power options;

Check how to do it in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftXEt2EYdQY


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Hope this helps, see you soon!

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Last updated February 17, 2023 Views 535 Applies to: