How to enable intel turbo boost?

[KKats3]

Hello. I recently bought a new laptop (Lenovo y510p) which came with the following specifications:

Intel Core i7-4700MQ @ 2.4 GHz2 x Nvidia GeForce GT 755M8 GB RAM1 TB SSHD

It isn't running as good as I expected (considering the configuration). So here is the problem: my CPU is supposed to be able to run at 3.4 GHz with that TurboBoost thing. However, it never reached that frequency and the performance isn't as good. I know the first reply on this thread will be about how it's turbo boost is enabled by default and stuff but I don't think mine is. I tried to enable it via lenovo's insanely stupid BIOS but I found no options regarding CPU at all. Just some Intel Vanderpool technology thing which, I think, has nothing to do with Turbo Boost. I also tried searching the service in Control Panel > Administrative tools > Services but I didn't find anything there as well.

I really want to enable TurboBoost so my games run better and stuff and that's why I am seeking your help.

PS: Can someone give me the download link for that Intel Turbo Boost Monitoring thingy?

[Allan_J_Intel1]

Thanks for joining the processor community.

I understand you are trying to enable turbo boost of Intel i7-4700MQ processor.

The processor supports that feature. This information is available here: http://ark.intel.com/products/75117/Intel-Core-i7-4700MQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_40-GHz?q=Intel%C2%AE%20Core%E2%84%A2%20i7-4700MQ%20Processor%20(6M%20Cache,%20up%20to%203.40%20GHz) http://ark.intel.com/products/75117/Intel-Core-i7-4700MQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_40-GHz?q=Intel%C2%AE%20Core%E2%84%A2%20i7-4700MQ%20Processor%20(6M%20Cache,%20up%20to%203.40%20GHz)

Normally, computer manufacturers enabled this feature by default and the only way to access turbo boost would be through BIOS settings. You need either check with your computer manufacturer for information about support for turbo boost on new BIOS updates or through your BIOS setup screen.

I regret to inform you that Intel does not offer the software to download turbo boost anymore on intel.com, this has been removed since June 30th, 2014.

See here for more information about it: http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-031089.htm http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-031089.htm

Please check with your computer manufacturer for possible software downloads.

http://support.lenovo.com/en_AU/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS035829 http://support.lenovo.com/en_AU/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS035829

Allan.