To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...
When I first got into PC gaming, I used to take CPU boost clocks at face value and even prioritized them over base clocks. Seeing my old Ryzen 9 5900X advertised as "up to 4.8GHz" made me believe that ...
Overclocking refers to pushing your computer components harder and faster than the manufacturer designed them to go. The initial pitch is seductive: Buy a slower, lower-cost CPU; juice up the clock ...