REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - is it wise to enable cpu speedstepping (EIST)?

John · 01-12-2010, 10:29 PM

I leave mine off. I can feel the response is slower at the lower CPU speeds used at light loads. It's about a 25% drop in CPU speed under light loads. If you are an overclocker I doubt if you would care about a saving of 20W on your Hydro bill.

01-12-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
John Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 892 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts Failed 10 Times in 6 Posts	I leave mine off. I can feel the response is slower at the lower CPU speeds used at light loads. It's about a 25% drop in CPU speed under light loads. If you are an overclocker I doubt if you would care about a saving of 20W on your Hydro bill.