[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Chips

undervolting

Lowering a chip's voltage to reduce heat and power while keeping clocks.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

undervolting — Lowering a chip's voltage to reduce heat and power while keeping clocks.

See also: microcode, PL2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is undervolting?

Lowering a chip's voltage to reduce heat and power while keeping clocks.

What terms are related to undervolting?

Related Chips terms include microcode, PL2.

Related Technical Terms

microcode
Low-level CPU instructions that control how a processor executes commands. Chips
PL2
PL2 is a short-term power limit for Intel processors under turbo boost. Chips
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