Does Intel Adaptive Boost Technology work on 13th or 14th gen?

[Vynra]

Can someone please confirm that it actually works and does something on these processors?

Motherboard manufacturers were disabling TVB entirely in older BIOS versions but since microcode 0x123 to the now new 0x12c it seems like enabling Intel Adaptive Boost Technology in bios does absolutely nothing to clock speed at all even when there is very ample power/thermal/current budget available.

Whether it is enabled or disabled in BIOS there is virtually 0 difference even though the CPU is supposed to stay at 5.7ghz (14900k) but it still will fluctuate down to 5.3ghz with this setting on or off even though i am not hitting the 253w power limit/well below 400a of current/ and the CPU is well below 60c.

This setting was supposed to add more performance while not technically overclocking since it stays within intel's power/current/thermal limits but it seems to not even work.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Yes, both the 13th and 14th generation processors have these features. Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT) operates within system power and temperature specifications when current, power, and thermal headroom exist. Works below a temperature limit of 100°C.

So when the workload on the processor is relatively high and current/power/thermal headroom does not exist, the frequency of the processor will be lowered.

However, enabling this feature requires an Intel® ABT-ready BIOS. This advisory is to inform you that Intel® ABT-ready BIOS updates are available from motherboard manufacturers. Contact your motherboard manufacturer for details on availability.

Let me know if you need more information.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Just checking in on my previous message regarding your inquiry. Have you had a chance to review it? If you need more information or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Vynra]

Hi there, so I’m not sure what you mean about ABT ready BIOS as I’m on the latest BIOS offered by ASUS. Yet it still does not work.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

I apologize for any confusion regarding the Adaptive Boost Technology-ABT-ready BIOS. The ABT-ready BIOS is a specific version designed to address certain compatibility issues. Even though you are on the latest BIOS offered by ASUS, it might be worth checking if there is a specific ABT-ready version available for your model.

Could you please confirm your motherboard model so I can assist you further in finding the correct BIOS version or you may provide the SSU log report and share it here so I can review your system's configuration? Additionally, if you have any error messages or specific issues you're encountering, feel free to share those details with me.

Kindly check the article below for more information regarding frequency.

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Looking forward to your response.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Just checking in on my previous message regarding your inquiry. Have you had a chance to review it? If you need more information or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Vynra]

I apologize I actually thought I posted a reply to your last question.

I’m on the latest 1801 BIOS for my z790 apex encore.

I understand that the processor will downclock with no headroom.

However, even with ABT enabled, during gaming with marvel rivals the cpu speed will downclock all the way down to a steady 5.3 ghz when, I’m only at 60ish degrees on the processor, I’m only using 120 out of 253 watts of power, and I’m very obviously not using or hitting close to 400 amps of current.

As you can see I have a lot of headroom in thermals,current, and power. Yet with ABT enabled it will not stay at the 5.7ghz even when there is a lot of headroom.

Lower clockspeed is lower performance/FPS especially in games.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Processors do not run at their maximum frequency all the time. The processor automatically selects the best frequency depending on the workload demand. If workload demand is high and there are no physical constraints, then the processor may operate at or close to the turbo frequency.

There are many factors that influence the processor operating frequency, such as the system overheating, choice of appropriate fan heatsink, adequate power supply, and workload. Regarding the performance issues in Marvel Rivals, please create a separate ticket for that concern so we can focus on one issue per case.

You may provide the SSU log report and share it here so I can review your system's configuration.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Vynra]

Hi there,

When I was talking about marvel rivals, I was specifically giving an example where the CPU had ample headroom to boost with ABT enabled however it does not use the extra headroom to boost higher.

I do not need a support ticket for that game/issue.

I have very ample cooling with a 360mm AIO cooler to keep the CPU cool with intel power limits "Extreme" profile

I have a 1200w power supply so i have more than enough power.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Thank you for sharing this information. I will begin investigating the issue. I'll post an update here or notify you directly once there are any developments. If I need further details, I'll reach out to you here. I appreciate your patience as I work on this matter. 

Regards, 

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Intel ABT is designed to operate within system power and temperature specifications when there is current, power, and thermal headroom. If the workload on the processor is high and these headroom conditions are not met, the frequency will be lowered. This means that even if ABT is enabled, the CPU might not boost higher if it detects that the system is nearing its limits in terms of power, current, or temperature.

In your case, the CPU had ample headroom, but it still did not boost higher, possibly due to other limiting factors or settings that prevented it from doing so. Certain workloads may not benefit from ABT due to their nature or the way they utilize CPU resources

Regards, 

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Vynra]

um....ok....

and what settings would stop it from boosting?

I am 253w pl1 and pl2, 400a current, and obviously tj max is 100c.

As far as what i read and the articles you have shown me. It is supposed to boost until it hits one of those limits.

Which it obviously is not. So I'm now very confused on what you mean.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Make sure the Turbo option (if available in the BIOS) is not disabled. In general, it should be enabled by default. Consult your motherboard/BIOS manufacturer on how to enable Turbo in the BIOS. Contact your motherboard manufacturer/system vendor for questions/instructions.

Regards, 

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Vynra]

Turbo boost is enabled by default.

If it wasn't the CPU wouldn't be going over base speed.

[RandyT_Intel]

 Hi @Vynra ,

Processors do not run at their maximum frequency all the time. The processor automatically selects the best frequency depending on the workload demand. If workload demand is high and there are no physical constraints, then the processor may operate at or close to the turbo frequency.

• May I know what specific tasks or applications you are running? These frequencies will depend on the workload when the system is active.

• Could you try checking the frequencies using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) and perform a stress test? This will help us verify if there's any changes when system doing an extensive task.

Let me know your findings.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Just checking in on my previous message regarding your inquiry. Have you had a chance to review it? If you need more information or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Let me know your findings.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @Vynra ,

Since I haven't heard from you, I will proceed with closing this case. Please note that it will no longer be monitored. However, you may submit a new ticket if you need further assistance in the future.

Regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician