underclock
Slow processor down
To underclock is to run a computer processor or graphics card at a lower speed than its rated capacity.
This reduces power consumption and heat generation, often to extend battery life or quiet a noisy fan: I underclocked my laptop for the long flight.
The opposite of overclock.
efficiency
Device's charge longevity
- energy conservationUnchanging total in closed systems
- low power modeReduced energy consumption state
- power consumptionRate of electrical usage
- eco modeEnergy-conserving device setting
power draw · power efficiency · mobile computing · laptop battery
cooling
Transfer of warmth outward
- passive coolingTemperature control without power
- temperature dropDecrease in warmth
- longevityDuration of existence
stability
Measures stopping harmful impacts
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- safe modeRestricted boot for troubleshooting
battery life
Device's charge longevity
- energy conservationUnchanging total in closed systems
- low power modeReduced energy consumption state
- power consumptionRate of electrical usage
eco mode · power draw · power efficiency · mobile computing · laptop battery
heat dissipation
Transfer of warmth outward
- passive coolingTemperature control without power
- temperature dropDecrease in warmth
- longevityDuration of existence
crash prevention
Measures stopping harmful impacts
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- safe modeRestricted boot for troubleshooting
- Overclockingmultiplier, turbo boost, boost, binning, turbo
- CPU speedsgigahertz, megahertz, hertz, 5 GHz, throttling