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Why does System Properties display two different frequencies?

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My System Properties window has the below text (also see screenshot). What does the "1.20 GHz " refer to? Hewlett-PackardHP Compaq dc7700p ConvertibleIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4400 @ 2.00GHz 1.20 GHz 3.50 GB of RAMPhysical Address Extension

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Most modern Intel CPUs have SpeedStep, which means that the CPU will reduce its speed by lowering the multiplier and lower its voltage to conserve power when it is idle. Your CPU is currently running at 1.2GHz, but has a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz …

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