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thermal management

How a device controls heat to sustain performance.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Thermal management balances performance against temperature using cooling, clock limits, and fan curves so a device does not overheat or throttle hard.

See sustained clock.

Where thermal management Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is thermal management?

How a device controls heat to sustain performance.

What terms are related to thermal management?

Related Gaming terms include perf mode, cooling performance.

Related Technical Terms

perf mode
A performance mode that favours frame rate over visual quality. Gaming
cooling performance
How well a device removes heat to sustain performance. Gaming
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