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Turbo Boost is an advanced technology that enhances operational performance, allowing systems to operate faster and save battery power. This technology is commonly equipped in laptops using Intel CPUs. So, what's its operational principle and what capabilities does it bring to laptops?
1. Operational Principle of Turbo Boost
Turbo Boost technology automatically adjusts clock speeds for each core independently to match processing needs. This enhances processor performance, providing an additional 20% boost and only increasing performance when necessary, helping laptops conserve battery power. Currently, Turbo Boost speeds can reach up to 5.1 GHz, 5.0 GHz, etc., on the latest 10th generation i7, i9 processors. Factors affecting performance increase include workload type, number of active cores, estimated power consumption, and processor temperature.
2. Which Computer Models Come with Turbo Boost?
Only Intel Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs are equipped with Turbo Boost. Meanwhile, Intel Core i3 inherits Hyper-Threading technology. Hyper-Threading provides two threads per core, effectively doubling the number of tasks a CPU can execute. This technology facilitates smoother data movement.
3. Turbo Boost Installation
Turbo Boost is integrated technology on CPUs, so no installation is necessary. However, you can manage it using Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor software, a utility provided by Intel to monitor the Turbo Boost feature's activity for supported CPUs.
4. Turbo Boost Versions
4.1 Turbo Boost 2.0
Turbo Boost 2.0 is present on most Intel CPU versions from the 2nd generation onwards. Its capabilities include accelerating processor and graphics performance. Turbo Boost 2.0 employs multiple algorithms operating concurrently to optimize processing for maximum frequency and power efficiency.
4.2 Turbo Boost 3.0
Turbo Boost 3.0 is now available on 10th generation Core i5, i7, i9 processors. Its primary function is to enhance the speed of individual CPU cores while directing critical workloads to those enhanced cores. Single-thread performance can be boosted by up to 15%.
