topic Re: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

JK8 — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:16:23 GMT

Hi,

I just installed Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Version 6.3.0.56) to monitor CPU utilisation and temperature on my PC (Surface Book, Intel Core i7 6600U).

Reading about this software online, I came across some horror stories about how this program may automatically change settings on your system. Given

(1) I have an Intel Core (i.e. compatible with the program) and

(2) I only accessed the "System Information" tab (to monitor CPU utilisation and temperature; haven't accessed any of the other tabs in the program),

Can I safely assume that no changes were made to my system (in terms of cache, clock settings, etc)?

Sorry for the stupid question, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask.

Thanks!

Edit: Just added a bit more information.

Re: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

idata — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:16:46 GMT

Hello JamesK-1,

Thank you for joining the Intel® community.

Regarding your question, the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) will no make any changes in your system automatically, the tool needs to be manually configured in order changes settings in your computer.

Regards,

Amy C.

Re: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

JK8 — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:59:41 GMT

Thanks!

Re: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

idata — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:15:28 GMT

/thread/117920 JamesK-1 sure, you're welcome.

If you have more questions, please let us know.

Regards,

Amy C.