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canhaz

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Title says it all.

Machine is cold to the touch. Test with `yes > /dev/null` and other methods. It' won't go above 3.3ghz, yet it's advertised as a 3.8ghz boost. I mean seems really far off? Is this normal

Here's a 30s test in Intel Power Gadget

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silicon lottery, bad thermal paste, number of possibilities. when was the last time a mac hit the claimed turboboost speed apple made 😂
 
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