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Why are modern CPUs "underclocked"?

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Mar 15, 20263370 views
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I keep reading since years about magical overclockability of modern CPUs. It is said that CPUs (with open multiplier) which are shipped to customers with (let's say) preset 3GHz, can be overclocked "without problems" to (let's say) 4GHz. But I can't believe that CPU manufacturers are fooling themse…

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I quote from OverClocking Risks: Usually processors in the lower range are produced with the same manufacturing process as the CPUs sold in the mid to high range. The higher rated CPUs are factory overclocked and tested, then sold for a premium. Man…

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