CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
3773.19 MHz
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX · 16 GB DDR4-2174 · NVIDIA GeForce GT 420
Faulty
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
1 Error 1 Warning 2 Info

Your processor's power limits (PL1/PL2) appear to be set to an unlimited value. This means the CPU is allowed to draw as much power as it wants, with no enforced safeguard beyond what the cooling and voltage regulation can sustain. While this can unlock maximum performance, the processor may run hotter, consume more energy, and experience increased electrical stress over time.

This configuration is often applied automatically by motherboard manufacturers through performance-enhancing profiles. Even without any user changes, many boards ship with these limits effectively disabled by default.

We recommend reviewing your power limit settings in the BIOS or in the software provided by your motherboard. Restoring sensible PL1/PL2 values (typically aligned with the processor's rated TDP) can help lower temperatures, reduce power consumption, and extend the long-term reliability of your CPU.

3 device(s) have no driver installed, so Windows cannot use them at all. This is very common on a fresh Windows installation, where the chipset drivers have not been installed yet.

Windows ships generic drivers for common hardware but not for chipset controllers, card readers, or manufacturer-specific devices, which have to be installed separately.

Install the chipset driver package for your motherboard or laptop from the manufacturer's support page, then run Windows Update. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every device still waiting for a driver.

Your RAM is currently operating at a lower frequency than it was designed for. It is running at 2174.4 MT/s, while its rated speed is 4394 MT/s.

This doesn’t cause issues, but you may miss out on some performance.

Enabling the proper memory profile (XMP/EXPO/DOCP) in the BIOS usually restores the RAM to its intended speed. It’s optional, but adjusting this setting can help your system run a bit faster.

The partition C: (on disk SSD Smartbuy 64GB) is almost full, with only 6.1 GB of free space remaining. At this level, Windows may fail to install updates, create temporary files, or operate reliably.

Freeing up space immediately is recommended: use the Windows cleanup tool or remove unnecessary files and applications.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
3776 MHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
Peak temp
45 °C
0100 °C
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
25 W
051 W
CPU Name
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Threads
Frequency
3773.19 MHz (37 * 101.98 MHz) - Max Turbo: 3775.89 MHz
Multiplier
Current: 37 | Min: 8 | Max: 37
Architecture
Skylake | Stepping: R0 | Technology: 14 nm
CPUID / Ext.
6.E.3 | 6.5E
IA Extensions
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3
L1 Data Cache
2 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
2 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
2 x 256 KB (4-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
3 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0xCC
TDP
51 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
Current: 45°C | Max: 45°C | TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
ASUS MAXIMUS IX APEX
Socket
LGA1151
North Bridge
Intel Skylake rev 07
South Bridge
Intel Z270 rev 00
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. 0401 (12/22/2016)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
16 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-2174
1087 MHz
Memory Slots (2 / 4)
PATRIOT
8 GB
S0
empty
S1
PATRIOT
8 GB
S2
empty
S3
Total Size
16384 MB (16 GB)
Type
Dual Channel (128 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
1087 MHz (DDR4-2174) - Ratio: 3:32
Timings
15-15-15-36-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
8 GB Patriot Memory DDR4-4394 4400 C19 Series (WW36'21)
Slot #2 Module
8 GB Patriot Memory DDR4-4394 4400 C19 Series (WW39'21)
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Clock
50 MHz
GPU VRAM
1024 MB
Peak GPU temp.
32 °C
0100 °C
GPU Name
NVIDIA GeForce GT 420 - Manufacturer: 0x1642 (0x3A26)
GPU Frequency
50.6 MHz
GPU Units
Cores: 48 | Render (ROP): 4
GPU VRAM
1024 MB DDR3 (Hynix) | 128-bit Bus @ 135 MHz
GPU Drivers
NVIDIA GeForce Driver 353.62 | Version 10.18.13.5362 (07/22/2015)
05 Storage
C:\SSD Smartbuy 64GB (FW: SBFM21.1)
90% usedTotal 59 GiB
Drive
SSD Smartbuy 64GB (FW: SBFM21.1)
Capacity
59 GiB (~60 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: SATA
Partition
C:\ - Size: 59.1GB (89.6% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 460 | Power-On: 26270 h (~1095 days)
Health
Remaining Life: 100% | Temperature: 33°C
06 Display
Monitor
Targa LCD TV (W01'2008)
Specifications
72.3 inches (183.6 cm) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) @ 57-63 Hz
Current Mode
1920 x 1080 pixels | 60 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (x64) - 22H2 | Installed on 2026-07-07
Security
Secure Boot: Unknown | TPM: Disabled
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Enabled
Power Plan
High performance | 3 plans defined
Boot Time
42 seconds (POST: 11 s. | Logon: 8 s. | Startup: 23 s.)
Stability
4 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Drivers
3 devices have no driver installed
Processes
16 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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