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I have the Intel Core i7-8700 CPU(non K version) and it's constantly running at much hicher clock speeds than it's base speed and I was wondering if that's normal?

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Viktor
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  • Yes, perfectly normal: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/126686/intel-core-i7-8700-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz.html –  May 21 '19 at 00:04
  • Not all CPUs are built the same. For example some CPUs are capable of much better overclock speeds than others. – Outdated Computer Tech May 21 '19 at 00:05
  • @Sickest With a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz we're perfectly within specs, no OC involved. –  May 21 '19 at 00:12

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Yes, that's actually a feature called Turbo Boost. According to the official intel documentation the i7-8700 (non-K) has a max turbo boost of 4.6GHz so you're well within spec.

For extra info: How much your CPU boosts depends on many factors like utilization, power delivery (do you have a good PSU?), and cooling solution.

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