Core Ultra 4000 will drop to 5.1GHz at 90 degrees

According to newly leaked information, Core Ultra 4000 series desktop processors will come with an interesting limit. Chips in Intel's Nova Lake family will keep the frequency at 5.1 GHz when the temperature reaches 90 degrees. This detail determines how the processor will behave at high temperatures.

What Does Core Ultra 4000 Change at 90 Degrees?

This situation is slightly different from the usual order. Because processors generally start to throttle performance when they reach 100 degrees or above. This throttling process is called trotting, that is, the overheating chip slows down its speed to protect itself.

In new processors, the process seems to be more gradual. Because the TJMax value will still remain at 100 degrees. TJMax refers to the highest operating temperature that the chip can reach. On the other hand, the new limit at 90 degrees will come into effect before this value.

So at 90 degrees the first limit will come into play. Then, if the temperature continues to rise, the classic 100-degree threshold will apply. Thus, a two-stage protection structure emerges. First, the frequency is fixed at 5.1 GHz, and finally, the TJMax limit operates.

What It Means for Users

It will not be possible to remove or raise this new threshold. Therefore, users will not have the chance to change this limit and work without compromising performance. The threshold will remain fixed in the processor's own structure.

For this reason, people who will buy a new processor will need to pay attention to cooling. The goal is to prevent the temperature from even approaching 90 degrees. Otherwise, the processor will not be able to exceed 5.1 GHz. This situation may be more noticeable, especially in systems operating under intense load.

In short, a good cooling solution will be decisive for the Core Ultra 4000 processor to maintain high frequency. A system that keeps the temperature below 90 degrees will also prevent the processor from hitting the speed limit.

No Official Information Yet

Additionally, this information is still a leak. There is no official statement from Intel on the subject. Therefore, the final version of the 90 degree and 5.1 GHz limit should not be considered final until the company announces the issue.