I have the i7-2620M CPU. How does turbo boost work on my Mac. And what is the max GHz speed for Turbo Boost 2.0 in 2011 MBPs?
Turbo Boost turns on whenever the CPU is being heavily taxed. Boost is typically around 10 percent. If the clock speed is 3 GHZ, turbo speed is around 3.4 GHz.
Here is the specs sheet for thei7-2620M your MacBook Pro will go up to 3.4GHz. That is Intel's listed Max turbo frequency. I don't know if your processor will ever reach this, but it's the set max by Intel.
You can also use the Intel Turbo Boost Monitor and view Turbo Boost's activities through Windows installed on Boot Camp.
Thank you for the answers.
Except for my answer the other two are not correct. All they state is general information, not how or when it works. You should be more careful about making rewards for second best answers. And, you rewarded yourself. What for?
You need not reply.
If you would like some more detailed information that amplifies Kappy's succinct but correct answer, please read this:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13512_3-10362882-23.html
Though the article is several years old, the principles remain the same.
Ciao.
I rewarded them because they answered my question. You did not I was being perfectly honest when rewarding. I gave it to who desrvied it. Additionally I will reply whenever I feel necessary.
Also I will reward myself because I felt my answered added to the thread, and no one else deserved it. Plain and simple.
*added to the thread not answered.
And you need not reply.
How does Intel Turbo Boost work?
