====== Disable CPU Boost ======
===== DISABLING CPU BOOST IS NO LONGER RECOMMENDED =====


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There is a common way to do this, by limiting "Max CPU state" to 99%. \\
The flaw with this method is capping the CPU at only 1.7GHz. \\
To maintain stock 2.9/3.0GHz clock with boosting disabled, use this method below instead of 99% max power state.
==== Registry Method ====
  - Open regedit
  - Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\54533251-82be-4824-96c1-47b60b740d00\be337238-0d82-4146-a960-4f3749d470c7
  - Select Attributes and change it's value from 1 to 2. This will uncover a hidden power option.
  - After that, go back in the Power Plan Options and a new tab “Processor Performance Boost Mode” will appear. Set it to Disable and click Apply. \\ Also, make sure your max processor state is at 100%. The CPU will now run on the stock frequency. \\

For a general idea about the performance compared to 99% max state, average FPS went up to about 5-15 with the temperatures still maxing out at the same 75 degree Celsius! \\
The FPS loss from 99% disabled has been recovered while maintaining the benefit! \\Tiering your games at 1.7GHz, 3.0GHz, and full boosting will allow greater flexible for performance and temperature. ”

Credits : [[https://www.reddit.com/r/ZephyrusG14/comments/gho535/important_update_to_properly_disable_boosting/|Reddit]]

==== Command Line Method ====
  * In CMD as Administrator
<code> powercfg -attributes sub_processor perfboostmode -attrib_hide  </code>
  * Undo
<code> powercfg -attributes sub_processor perfboostmode +attrib_hide </code>


=== Configure it in your preferred power plan ===
Control Panel -> Power Options -> Change Plan Settings -> Change Advanced Power Settings -> Processor Power Management -> Processor Performance Boost Mode

While Disabled (Default: Aggressive) your thermals will improve drastically with minimal (CPU intensive games) or zero performance lost. \\
If you don’t want to completely disable it use Efficient Aggressive.