Windows 11 Power Mode Question/Help


mccnavy

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I have a Dell XPS 15 9510 w/ i9-11900H that I've done a thermal paste and pad replacement on a few months ago. Setting the Windows mode to "Power efficiency" reduces power and a modest turbo boost drop (but still some)...performance and temperatures are still good. However, I've noticed that when I plug the machine in, the Power efficiency is not in effect, machine runs at full power/speed, and machine still bounces off of 100C threshold even when doing simple productivity apps. I don't notice throttling but it still bothers me. Disabling turbo boost works and temperatures drop significantly, but there is also a performance hit. How come the "power efficiency" mode doesn't apply when plugged in and is there a way to enable it (or set maximum boost frequency) when both on battery or AC power? Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
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    Asus Prime Z-270A
    Memory
    32GB 2666Mhz (Kingston Hyper X Fury)
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    Asus Nvidia 1050Ti
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    N/A
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    Samsung C27F390
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    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Evo 512GB
Check whether SpeedShift is switched on.
If not then enable it in the BIOS.
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You can disable "Turbo".
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
Go to Control Panel / All Control Panel Items / Power Options.

Configure to your liking:



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Click on Change Plan Settings and then, Change Advanced Power Settings. and go through all + signs and adjust:

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System One System Two

  • OS
    windows 11 22631.3447
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Raider GE76
    CPU
    Core i9 12th gen 12900HK 2.9 MHz
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    32 Gigs DDR5-4800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 3070 Ti / 8 Gigs DDR6
    Sound Card
    DYNAUDIO - Klipsch 2.1 THX - Sound Effects by Nahimic 3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" 1920 x 1080 360 Hz 3 ms, IPS / Connected to MSI 32 inch curved @ 165 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 / Both
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (OS) - Solidigm P41 2TB (Storage)
    PSU
    280 watts
    Case
    MSI GE series
    Cooling
    internal
    Keyboard
    Steelseries
    Mouse
    G903 Lightspeed
    Internet Speed
    1000 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox / Opera GX- Do not like Edge
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes'
    Other Info
    just ask.
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    Windows 10 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI GT73 7RE VR Titan
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 7820HK 2.9 Ghz
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    16 Gigs DDR4 2400 Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia 1070 8GB RAM
    Sound Card
    DYNAUDIO / Nahimic 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    IPS / 120HZ
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVME EVO 970 1TB / Samsung SSD (SATA) 1TB
    PSU
    240 watts
    Case
    MSI
    Cooling
    Internal
    Mouse
    Logitech G903 Lightspeed
    Keyboard
    Steelseries
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s
    Browser
    Firefox / Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes'
    Other Info
    none.
You can also unlock options to change the CPU frequency of a custom power plan. (P_Core and E_Core)

Use the PowersettingsExplorer tool

Then you can modify the CPU frequency :
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (2022) - FX707ZM
    CPU
    Intel 12700H
    Motherboard
    Asus FX707ZM
    Memory
    32 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    C-MEDIA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated screen
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel NVME & WD Green NVME
    Mouse
    ROG Gladius III
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks...I forgot about that app (PowerSettingsExplorer). I'll download on my laptop and try that out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime Z-270A
    Memory
    32GB 2666Mhz (Kingston Hyper X Fury)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia 1050Ti
    Sound Card
    N/A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung C27F390
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Evo 512GB
Power Settings Explorer question. For 11th Gen and below I only need to enable and set Maximum processor frequency correct (i.e. all cores are the same)? For 12th Gen and above (with P-cores and E-Cores) I think Maximum processor frequency is for E-core and Maximum processor frequency for Processor Power Efficiency Class 1 is for P-core? I just want to double check.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime Z-270A
    Memory
    32GB 2666Mhz (Kingston Hyper X Fury)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia 1050Ti
    Sound Card
    N/A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung C27F390
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Evo 512GB
mccnavy said:
For 12th Gen and above (with P-cores and E-Cores) I think Maximum processor frequency is for E-core and Maximum processor frequency for Processor Power Efficiency Class 1 is for P-core? I just want to double check.
Click to expand...


That's right. (y)
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (2022) - FX707ZM
    CPU
    Intel 12700H
    Motherboard
    Asus FX707ZM
    Memory
    32 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    C-MEDIA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated screen
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel NVME & WD Green NVME
    Mouse
    ROG Gladius III
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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