Windows 10: i3-7100u 4 core cpu changes to dual without warning--Windows Settings/System Performance

Why would a 7th gen i3 7100u cpu change from 4c to dual core in what is seemingly random and not program initiated or boot programmed? Device manager shows 4 distinct intel core slots ( which I assume means 4c and 8 threads (1 in/1 out per core.)


Is there a way to force 4 core secure boot, if program usage necessitates it?

:)

 

Intel Gives Core i3 and Core i5 Dual-Core Processors K0 Stepping Update

Intel is giving some existing 32 nm "Clarkdale" based Core i3 and Core i5 processors an update. The processors will transition to the new K0 stepping from the existing C2 stepping. The parts that will be made on the K0 silicon are Core i3 models 530 (new sSPEC: SLBX7), 540 (new sSPEC: SLBTD) and Core i5 models 650 (new sSPEC: SLBTJ), 660/661 (SLBTK/SLBTB), 670 (SLBTL). Newer and upcoming models such as the i3-550, i3-560, i5-665K, and i5-680 are already being built on the K0 stepping die. Motherboards will require a BIOS update to support the new K0 stepping processors.

The K0 stepping change includes the following highlights:

• New S-spec and MM numbers for the converting products
• Extended CPUID will change from 0x00020652 to 0x00020655
• Host RevID will change from 0x12 to 0x18
• K0 stepping package is pin compatible with C2 stepping package
• Adds Processor Context ID (PCID) support

The revised older SKUs that are built on K0 stepping will be market-available by October 16.

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

Windows 10: Is CPU Core Unparking safe to perform on Windows 10?

Hi Shahryar,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• When you say that "wish to unpark my cores to get better fps in certain games", what is the issue that you are facing while playing certain games? Have you checked whether the game is compatible to Windows 10?
• Are you facing any performance issue using the computer normally?

I suggest you to perform the system maintenance troubleshooter. It will resolve the common system problems.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type “Troubleshooting” without the quotes and click on
Troubleshooting.

3. Then click on System and Security.

4. Click on System Maintenance.

5. Click on Next and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter

You may also contact the manufacture of the computer as the issue is related unparking the CPU core and they might be able to assist you better.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with unparking CPU core, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.