Why is my CPU stuck at 0.78 Ghz? How can i change it?

So my main problem is that I would like to play GTA V at a better FPS. The game shows a FPS from 20 to 40, no matter what my grapics settings are.

Later I figured out that it seems my CPU is stuck at 0.78 Ghz, that is my taskmanager showing. So I went searching on the internet for a solution but I didn't found a solution. I hope you can help me.

Laptop: Lenovo Y50-70
Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2,60Ghz (Quad Core)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 960M
8GB RAM
Windows 10
Core Temp:

I bought the laptop about 2 weeks ago. Why is my CPU stuck at 0.78 Ghz How can i change it - 1

Joris

Does it continue doing this even when under load? Because CPUs will be lower in clock rate when it's not necessary. My mobile dual core i5 goes at 1.2 GHz when I'm not doing anything, but goes up to 2.6 GHz without turbo boost activated.

There could also be some power settings that may have something to do with this, such as maximum processor state in advanced power settings.

Or both.

PeopleHateMyOpinions

If you have a great laptop you should overclock the cpu I mean it is an i7 you should be overclocking with not heating problems at all

Sammy

When a cpu isn't in use (like looking at a cpuz spreadsheet) it changes its clock speed to its lowest setting to conserve power. You can see this in clocks under multiplier, see how it says multiplier 8-36 and its at 8. So when its doing something it will go to 36. There's nothing wrong with your computer. Are you keeping it well ventilated? Do you have any programs on in the beackground? These could be your problems

Joseph Wilson

SOLVED! I've Downloaded ThrottleStop and set the multiplier on 26 and disabled BD PROCHOT, now I'm playing GTA on 100+ FPS!

Joris

Same problem in my lenovo laptop taskmanager show 0.78Ghz speed always

Guest

I think I might have found the reason and the solution for this problem, and it's terribly stupid…
I have a Yoga 3 (11") with the same exact problem when the CPU is stuck on 0.78GHz in 31% utilization. The 11" version of the Yoga 3 has no fans, which let me to check temperature related issues.
The CPU temperature is affected mainly of the power it consumes (higher CPU clockrate = higher power consumption = higher temperature). That's why Intel forces the CPU to lower it's clockrate when a certain temperature is reached.
Once location the location of the CPU (that's easy, the hot spot on the bottom of the laptop…), I tried placing it on a frozen surface - and the speed increased in less than a minute.
For a more… Permanent solution at work, I've placed a cake pan's bottom under the laptop as a heat sink (cookware have good heat conductivity and spread the heat quickly). CPU is now above 2GHz most of the time!

Guest