Definitions
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- verb To run a
processor (CPU ), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
Etymologies
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Examples
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*** Disclaimer***: If you choose to overclock, that is your own choice.
Gamepyre.com 2008
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For that extra fifteen percent of investment the in game frame rate returns are generally around the two to three percent mark thanks to the very conservative core overclock, which is pretty disappointing.
Warp2Search.net 2008
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It's certainly useful to know when Turbo Boost is happening, and how much of an "overclock" the processor is achieving.
Sun Bloggers esaxe 2009
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As you might expect from a technology that can "overclock" a Core i5-750 from 2.66 GHz to 3.2 GHz in single-threaded workloads, the performance potential is significant.
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Reportedly, Arrandale parts also be able to dynamically "overclock" its on-package graphics core, presumably when power constraints allow for it.
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It's certainly useful to know when Turbo Boost is happening, and how much of an "overclock" the processor is achieving.
Sun Bloggers 2009
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"overclock" themselves, meaning they can deliver more performance when required and throttle back performance in order to conserve battery life.
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"overclock" themselves, meaning they can deliver more performance when required and throttle back performance in order to conserve battery life.
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"overclock" themselves, meaning they can deliver more performance when required and throttle back performance in order to conserve battery life.
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"overclock" themselves, meaning they can deliver more performance when required and throttle back performance in order to conserve battery life.
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