How is Turbo Boost different from overclocking a processor?
It is very different than overclocking. Turbo Boost technology keeps the processor within Intel’s recommended operating specifications at all times, overclocking does not. Turbo boost automatically provides the ‘turbo boost’ when your computer needs it, turns it off when you don’t. “Overclocking” a processor keeps it running beyond intel’s specs at all times thus voiding the Intel warranty and reducing the lifespan of your processor and motherboard! Also see our article called “Do Not Overclock” it explains in great detail. At NTI we never overclock any processor in our systems. Which processor families support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology? • Intel® Core™ i7 mobile and desktop processors • Intel® Core™ i7 processor extreme edition • Intel® Core™ i7 mobile processor extreme edition • Intel® Core™ i5 mobile and desktop processors What factors influence Intel® Turbo Boost Technology operation? While Intel® Turbo Boost Technology availability is independent of the number of active cores,
