Limiting CPU performance with a performance limit of

What is POWER-LIMIT-THROTTLE?

Limiting CPU performance with a performance limit of ranks as a medium-severity processor (CPU) issue in our database. The CPU is running below maximum power due to the PL1/PL2 limits of the motherboard or laptop. Reports of Limiting CPU performance with a performance limit of usually describe a sudden crash, brief unresponsiveness, or a stop-code screen appearing out of nowhere. It's also often linked to intel XTU settings. Follow the steps below to fix it.

Common Causes

• Low PL1/PL2 limit in BIOS
• Laptop thermal policy
• Weak power source
• Intel XTU settings

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  In BIOS, increase PL1 and PL2 limits

  In our testing, In BIOS, increase PL1 and PL2 limits alone clears up POWER-LIMIT-THROTTLE more often than any other single step.

• 2
  In XTU, adjust the power limits

  Where the fault comes back, look to the later steps — they're built around uncommon cpu instability triggers.

• 3
  Check the power settings in Windows

  "Check the power settings in Windows" is worth trying when weak power source turns out to be the culprit.

• 4
  Upgrade the cooling

  "Upgrade the cooling" is the next step worth ruling out for POWER-LIMIT-THROTTLE.

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