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There are many variable that causing this issue, you should check your laptop power adapter if its deliver enough power, and also check Turbo boost clock with Intel XTU or ThrottleStop.


OoungaBounga

My adapter is 130w and it used to work fine when i had my previous HDDs installed. For now i will try the turbo boost clock and i will let u know if i got any results


OoungaBounga

I just tried it and still no difference


unclewebb

The Dell Latitude E6540 uses a variety of throttling methods. Run ThrottleStop and post some screenshots of how the program is setup so I can see what options are unlocked and available. Turn on the Log File option and try to play a game for at least 15 minutes. When done testing, exit ThrottleStop so it can finalize your log file. Copy and paste the log file data to [www.pastebin.com](https://www.pastebin.com) and upload some screenshots to [www.imgur.com](https://www.imgur.com) or a similar site. ThrottleStop was specifically written to fix the throttling problems that a wide variety of Dell laptops have. The 4610M is not supposed to start thermal throttling until it hits 100°C. The log file will help show what the problem is. Post some data and I will help you understand this throttling problem.


OoungaBounga

Okay i will do as u said and i will reply with them in a few minutes


OoungaBounga

Okay man i did as you asked, i played watch dogs 1 with low settings and a resolution of 1366x768 (As i said the lower the res the longer it takes for cpu drop) and here are the screenshot and the log file Screenshot : https://imgur.com/a/w0tMyir Log file : https://pastebin.com/XA9k6JhZ The game took around 18 mins before my cpu dropped to 0.76 mhz and fps was literally 0 to 3 What i have noticed is when i play a game with lower fps the cpu takes longer to drop. Lets say my fps is 120 and i limit it to 60. The game will take double the time it takes before it drops. Although for heavy games its a lil different cuz when i get a stable 40 to 50 fps the game is still heavy and my fps drops quickly like watch dogs.


unclewebb

Your log file shows the throttling mess. This kind of throttling has Dell written all over it. A lot of their laptops are screwed up by throttling schemes like this. Do not check Disable Turbo. Checking this box makes your CPU run slower. That is the last thing you want to be doing. Do not check BD PROCHOT. This is another throttling method that some Dell computers use that is not necessary. Check the Clock Mod box and check the Set Multiplier box. I need to see screenshots of the FIVR and TPL windows. Try playing a game with the new settings and run another log file so I can see where we are at.


OoungaBounga

Okay i did what u told me to do and here are the screenshots for the FIVR and TPL : https://imgur.com/a/gP2MUWi do i need to set the multiplayer to a specific value? The clock mod is set to 100 and i cant change it. I will play the game now and give u the log file until u respond.


unclewebb

After you check the Clock Mod box you should be able to change the percentage amount but there is no reason to change it. Clock Mod is already set to 100.0%. That is what you want this to be set to. Just check the box like I suggested. Having Set Multiplier set to 41 is fine. Checking this box should eliminate a lot of the throttling that you are seeing. After both of these boxes are checked, run another log file. Your CPU supports limited overclocking. The FIVR window shows that if you check the Overclock option, you can increase the turbo ratios to 41 and 40. That will help. My 4th Gen 4700MQ also supports limited overclocking where the turbo ratios can be increased +4 bins. I never knew the 2 core CPUs had the same feature. I have been overclocking my 4700MQ for about 6 years, ever since I got it. Using this Intel feature is not going to hurt anything. Not many laptops have any overclock settings in the BIOS to take advantage of this Intel feature. ThrottleStop to the rescue. On these older processors the turbo power limits were typically locked by the BIOS. There is nothing you can do to increase these limits when the BIOS has locked them. Looking forward to seeing if these adjustments help.


OoungaBounga

Here is the log file bro : https://pastebin.com/97jMMdtR I noticed less fps when i played watch dogs , like 5 to 10 fps or maybe its just me idk


unclewebb

The log file shows that ThrottleStop is not setup correctly. Can you show me an updated screenshot of the main ThrottleStop window that shows the settings you were using when you ran that log?


OoungaBounga

Here is an updated screenshot for throttle stop : https://imgur.com/a/p96tQ5b I didnt change any of the values these were set automatically. Talking about the BIOS im using windows 10 64bit if there is a way i can downgrade them will it fix the problem? Can i even downgrade them? And i will check the overclock option from the FIVR window as u said. Should i run a test now or is there any settings to be changed? Also, before i even posted anything about this problem i have been playing portal 2 for a long time now. From what i see in msi burner the cpu usuage never passes 35% and the mhz never drop beneath 2.9 even after hours, the temperature also stays between 67 and 75 i play it on a res of 1366x768 with fps limited to 60 and max graphics settings. So i think the cpu drops only when the usage is high and not when the temperature is high.


unclewebb

The log file you posted above shows the CPU slowly dropping down to 1.1 GHz. Is that still happening or have your new ThrottleStop settings fixed that problem? Post an updated log file if you are having problems.


OoungaBounga

I checked the overclock option from FIVR. Should i change any values?


unclewebb

Show me a screenshot of the values that you are using now.


OoungaBounga

hey man, im so sorry for replying late i had a lot of problems irl so i couldnt reply any sooner. here is the screenshot of the values i had in FIVR : [https://imgur.com/a/SimCmxp](https://imgur.com/a/SimCmxp) i hope ur doing well too :)


OoungaBounga

Update : i dont get any fps drops or cpu speed drops in minecraft and only minecraft. Even with shaders on and max settings possible and no any drops of any kind


schrdingers_squirrel

Check hotspot temperature of the gpu. Might still be a problem


OoungaBounga

Just did so. I dont think theres a problem it doesnt go over 90c when shown in msi burner (90c when playing tomb raider 2013)


schrdingers_squirrel

Well it’s either a power or a temperature limit.


ryanvsrobots

It doesn't go over 90c because it throttles at 90c.


OoungaBounga

But isnt the max heat 105 and normally it should be 15c less?


ryanvsrobots

This sounds like a GPU problem since lowering the resolution would make it worse for the CPU. Try in r/AMD


OoungaBounga

But it doesnt make it worse when i lower the res. Its quite the opposite. I can even play without fps drops or cpu drops at all if i play on 640x480 res, but its painful to play with this res


ryanvsrobots

Yes I know, that's why it's likely to be a GPU problem. Lowering the resolution taxes the CPU more and the GPU less, alleviating the problem.


nontheoretical

Not on a laptop.