AOpen Powermaster: The Motherboard of All CPU Power-Saving Solutions?

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Powermaster In Action: From 3.4 To 2.4 GHz

In practice, the Powermaster functions work surprisingly well. In fact, they're quite similar to those found in 3DNow!, SpeedStep, or Cool & Quiet without noticeable differences for users in normal or overclocked operation. But when it comes to underclocking, Powermaster's reduced power consumption and reduced noise from slower CPU fans made a welcome and noticeable change.

Patrick Schmid
Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.