CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
5139.00 MHz
MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION(MS-7968) · 32 GB DDR4-1110 · Microsoft {fBXvC A_v^[
Warning
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
3 Warnings 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.

6 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 processor is currently operating with fewer cores than its official specifications. It is running with 1 cores, while this CPU normally supports 2 cores.

This limitation reduces performance and may indicate a configuration issue.

This situation can happen when Windows is set to limit the number of active cores, when BIOS settings are not at their defaults, or when a recent change has disabled certain CPU features. In rare cases, a BIOS update may be required for the system to properly detect the full capabilities of the processor.

We recommend checking Windows’ advanced boot options (msconfig) to ensure all cores are enabled. You should also load the default settings in your BIOS to restore proper CPU configuration.

Your graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060) is detected on the PCI bus, but no manufacturer driver is bound to it. Windows has fallen back to its generic display driver.

This usually follows a failed or interrupted driver installation, a driver removed by a system update, or a card fitted without installing its driver. 3D acceleration is unavailable on this card, so games and GPU-accelerated applications either fail to start or run on another graphics adapter.

Install the latest driver for this card: NVIDIA Drivers If a previous installation failed, uninstall the existing driver first, then reinstall.

This PC encountered 5 unexpected crash(es) (BSOD, blue screen) in the 30 days before this validation, the most recent on 2026-10-19.

Crashes like these are often caused by a faulty driver, unstable overclocking or memory settings, overheating, or failing hardware.

Make sure Windows and your drivers are up to date. If the PC is overclocked, try returning to stock settings. The BSOD Details button in the Software section lists each crash.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
5143 MHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
-1 W
051 W
CPU Name
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 1 Core | 1 Thread
Frequency
5139.00 MHz (37 * 138.89 MHz) - Max Turbo: 5142.59 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
32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
256 KB (4-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
3 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0xD5
TDP
51 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION(MS-7968)
Socket
LGA1151
North Bridge
Intel Skylake rev 07
South Bridge
Intel Z170 rev 31
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. 1.4U (12/16/2015)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
32 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-1110
555 MHz
Memory Slots (4 / 4)
G.SKILL
8 GB
S0
G.SKILL
8 GB
S1
G.SKILL
8 GB
S2
G.SKILL
8 GB
S3
Total Size
32768 MB (32 GB)
Type
Dual Channel (128 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
555 MHz (DDR4-1110) - Ratio: 3:12
Timings
28-28-28-63-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C17-8GTRS
Slot #2 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C17-8GTRS
Slot #3 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C17-8GTRS
Slot #4 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C17-8GTRS
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Name
Microsoft {fBXvC A_v^[ - Manufacturer: MSI
GPU Drivers
Version 10.0.22621.1 (06/21/2006)
05 Storage
C:\GGM (FW: VC400616)
26% usedTotal 238 GiB
Drive
GGM (FW: VC400616)
Capacity
238 GiB (~260 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Partition
C:\ - Size: 237.6GB (26.3% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 4047 | Power-On: 3786 h (~158 days) | 1.8 TBW
Health
Remaining Life: 100% | Media Errors: 0 | Temperature: 46°C
06 Display
Monitor
YCT InnoView (W41'2025)
Specifications
15.9 inches (40.4 cm) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) @ 48-63 Hz
Current Mode
1920 x 1080 pixels | 64 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (x64) - 23H2 | Installed on 2026-08-09
Security
Secure Boot: Disabled | TPM: Disabled
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Disabled
Power Plan
Custom (9d54d33d) | 4 plans defined
Boot Time
POST: 19 s.
Stability
5 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Drivers
6 devices have no driver installed
Processes
13 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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