CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
4996.26 MHz
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX · 16 GB DDR4-2160 · NVIDIA 0x1C81 Display Adapter
Faulty
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
1 Error 5 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.

1 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 RAM is currently operating at a lower frequency than it was designed for. It is running at 2160.6 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.

No graphics driver is installed for your graphics card. Windows is currently running on its generic display driver.

Without the manufacturer's driver, 3D acceleration is unavailable: games and GPU-accelerated applications cannot start, video playback is degraded, and the display may be limited to a low resolution.

Download and install the latest driver from your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel) to restore normal operation and full performance.

The partition C: (on disk NVMe ADATA SX6000LNP) is almost full, with only 25.2 GB of free space remaining. With so little room, Windows may struggle to stay stable or apply future updates.

You can free space using the built-in Windows cleanup tool or by removing applications and files you no longer need.

This PC encountered 1 unexpected crash(es) (BSOD, blue screen) in the 30 days before this validation, the most recent on 2026-10-28.

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.

The partition D: (on disk NVMe INTEL MEMPEK1J01) is almost full, with only 1.6 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
4996 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
4996.26 MHz (37 * 135.03 MHz) - Max Turbo: 4996.26 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. 0x73
TDP
51 W / PL1: 4095 W / PL2: 4095 W
Temperature
TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX
Socket
LGA1151
North Bridge
Intel Skylake rev 07
South Bridge
Intel Z270 rev 00
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. Dim0n527 (02/17/2020)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
16 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-2160
1080 MHz
Memory Slots (2 / 2)
PATRIOT
8 GB
S0
PATRIOT
8 GB
S1
Total Size
16384 MB (16 GB)
Type
Dual Channel (128 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
1080 MHz (DDR4-2160) - Ratio: 3:24
Timings
15-15-15-32-1 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
8 GB Patriot Memory DDR4-4394 4400 C19 Series
Slot #2 Module
8 GB Patriot Memory DDR4-4394 4400 C19 Series
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Name
NVIDIA 0x1C81 Display Adapter - Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation
05 Storage
C:\NVMe ADATA SX6000LNP
79% usedTotal 119 GiB
Name
NVMe ADATA SX6000LNP
Size
119 GiB (~130 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Volume
C:\ - Size: 118.8GB (78.8% used)
D:\NVMe INTEL MEMPEK1J01
88% usedTotal 13 GiB
Name
NVMe INTEL MEMPEK1J01
Size
13 GiB (~10 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 2x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Volume
D:\ - Size: 13.4GB (87.8% used)
06 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 (6.1) Ultimate Edition (x64) -
Security
Secure Boot: Unknown | TPM: Disabled
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled
Stability
20 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Drivers
1 device has no driver installed
Processes
5 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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