Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:28 am
Still rocking Windows Vista? Though I guess the following applies to any computer not running XP or older and isn't one of these mobile devices with just a "Balanced" power plan and nothing else.
Either way, though, the power saving plan in Windows Vista and beyond basically tries to keep your CPU as slow as it can be, in as long of time period as possible in my personal experience. Expect sluggishness in exchange for higher potential runtime on battery/lower power use.
The Balanced power plan will do the same thing as power saving when your computer is idle. It's when your computer's working, then Balanced will let your CPU stretch its legs - and the rest of the computer.
High Performance basically pegs your CPU to its maximum speed unless it couldn't handle it due to heat or power reasons. On older computers, this will be the listed clock speed. On newer computers that apply some form of turbo clocking, this will be instead usually the specified turbo speed, which can be higher than the base speed. You probably won't need this setting under most circumstances, though.
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