How to Adjust CPU Frequency in Windows 10

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How to Adjust CPU Frequency in Windows 10

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This Shows How To Adjust The CPU Frequency, As Well As Slowing/Limiting Or Unlocking The Full Speed Of Your CPU, On Your Windows 10 Computer

Get to the Power Menu

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In the bottom left, where it says "Type here to search", enter "Power" And Select the top Result.

Change Plan Settings

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Select "Change plan settings", then select "Change advanced power settings" and proceed to step 3.

Find "Processor Power Management"

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Scroll down using the bar on the right, until you find the "Processor Power Management" tab, then where the green box is, select the + symbol to expand the menu.

Expand the First and Third Menu

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Expand the highlighted menu, then adjust the value to your liking. This lowers and raises your CPU frequency and can be seen in task manager under the "CPU" tab.

(*Note, that each of these values will only be saved on the current power plan selected, up at the top where is says "High performance [active]" in the image.)

Congratulations!

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Now you can choose to conserve laptop battery, or give your system a boost. You can also unlock hidden or unused CPU power and speed!