CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7900X CPU @ 3.30GHz
4500.12 MHz
ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 · 16 GB DDR4-3802 · NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
Warning
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
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.

The drive SAMSUNG MZVLQ256HAJD-000H1 has spent 15 minute(s) operating above its warning temperature threshold (typically 70°C). The drive is still functional but is running hotter than its manufacturer recommends for sustained operation, which gradually shortens its lifespan.

Check airflow and cooling around the drive. Adding a heatsink or improving case ventilation usually resolves this.

This PC encountered 1 unexpected crash(es) (BSOD, blue screen) in the 30 days before this validation, the most recent on 2026-09-27.

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
4502 MHz
L3 Cache
13.75 MB
Peak temp
86 °C
0110 °C
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
1 W
0140 W
CPU Name
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7900X CPU @ 3.30GHz
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 10 Cores | 20 Threads
Frequency
4500.12 MHz (45 * 100.00 MHz) - Max Turbo: 4502.48 MHz
Multiplier
Current: 45 | Min: 7 | Max: 45
Architecture
Skylake-X | Stepping: H0/U0 | Technology: 14 nm
CPUID / Ext.
6.5.4 | 6.55
IA Extensions
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512 (DQ, BW, VL, CD), FMA3, TSX
L1 Data Cache
10 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
10 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
10 x 1024 KB (16-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
13.75 MB (11-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0x2007006
TDP
140 W / PL1: 4095 W / PL2: 4095 W
Temperature
Current: 86°C | Max: 86°C | TjMax: 110°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2
Socket
LGA2066
North Bridge
Intel Skylake-X rev 04
South Bridge
Intel X299 rev 00
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. 4401 (05/26/2026)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
16 GB
Channels
256 bits
Quad Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-3802
1901 MHz
Memory Slots (4 / 8)
KINGSTON
4 GB
S0
empty
S1
KINGSTON
4 GB
S2
empty
S3
KINGSTON
4 GB
S4
empty
S5
KINGSTON
4 GB
S6
empty
S7
Total Size
16384 MB (16 GB)
Type
Quad Channel (256 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
1901 MHz (DDR4-3802) - Ratio: 1:38
Timings
16-20-20-36-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Clock
901 MHz
GPU VRAM
2 GB
Peak GPU temp.
29 °C
0100 °C
GPU Name
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 - Manufacturer: MSI
GPU Frequency
901.5 MHz (Turbo: 901.5 MHz)
GPU Units
Cores: 384 | Render (ROP): 8
GPU VRAM
2 GB DDR3 (Nanya) | 64-bit Bus @ 800 MHz
GPU Drivers
NVIDIA GeForce Driver 475.14 | Version 30.0.14.7514 (06/10/2024)
05 Storage
C:\SAMSUNG MZVLQ256HAJD-000H1 (FW: HPS4NFXV)
31% usedTotal 238 GiB
Drive
SAMSUNG MZVLQ256HAJD-000H1 (FW: HPS4NFXV)
Capacity
238 GiB (~260 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Partition
C:\ - Size: 237.9GB (30.5% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 815 | Power-On: 10300 h (~429 days) | 74.1 TBW
Health
Remaining Life: 63% | Media Errors: 0 | Temperature: 49°C
06 Display
Monitor
Gigabyte Technology GS27QC (W31'2023)
Specifications
27.2 inches (69.1 cm) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD) @ 48-144 Hz
Current Mode
2560 x 1440 pixels | 59 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (x64) - 22H2 | Installed on 2026-09-09
Security
Secure Boot: Disabled | TPM: Enabled (V2.0 hardware)
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Enabled
Power Plan
Balanced | 3 plans defined
Antivirus
Windows Defender: Enabled | Up to date
Boot Time
151 seconds (POST: 133 s. | Logon: 8 s. | Startup: 11 s.)
Stability
1 unexpected crash (BSOD) detected
Processes
41 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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