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ThrottleStop for Windows

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ThrottleStop is a small utility designed to monitor and correct CPU throttling on laptops, offering options to bypass performance limitations.

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  • Pros

    • Monitors and corrects CPU throttling
    • Offers options to bypass throttling
    • Provides a monitoring panel for CPU threads
    • Identifies clock modulation and multiplier reductions

  • Cons

    • Use carries risk of hardware damage
    • Potential voiding of warranty
    • Requires careful monitoring of power consumption
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ThrottleStop for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
8.40
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
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Total Downloads
3,629
Downloads Last Week
3
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By TechPowerUp
Monitor for and correct the three main types of CPU throttling that are being used on many laptop computers.
ThrottleStop is a small application designed to monitor for and correct the three main types of CPU throttling that are being used on many laptop computers.The left side of ThrottleStop contains a variety of options which can be used to bypass CPU throttling and on the right side is a Monitoring panel that shows you the current state of each thread on your CPU.

Some laptops are using clock modulation and multiplier reductions to lower the performance and power consumption of your computer. This is done deliberately to either allow your computer to run cooler or to allow your laptop to operate with a power adapter that is not sufficient to fully power your laptop and recharge its battery at the same time.

When using ThrottleStop, it is strongly recommended to monitor power consumption at the wall with a Kill-a-Watt meter or similar device and make sure that you don't exceed the power capabilities of your power adapter. Use of ThrottleStop to bypass these throttling schemes is at your own risk and can result in permanent damage to your power adapter or computer or both which may not be covered by your warranty.

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