Why does my Intel CPU underclock itself automatically?

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I have an Intel i3 350m and a Core 2 Quad 8300. The 350m is 2.2ghz, while the Core 2 Quad is 2.5ghz. With both, while looking at CPU-Z, they underclock themselves at seemingly random intervals (even while running games and stuff), then go back to their full speed. Why does it do this? Refer to core…

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This is the Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology at work. You can read more about it on Intel's web site at http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-028855.htm.

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Why does my Intel CPU underclock itself automatically?

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