Windows 10: is it possible to turn off processor cores? if so, how?

is it possible?

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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.

 

hi why intel core i7-3840qm processor is not compatible with windows 11

my processor meets the minimum requirements for speed and number of cores

intel core i7-3840qm 4 cores 2.8 GHz

Because it is not on the list of acceptable processors , it is being blocked from possible upgrade to windows 11

its not on windows 10 21h2 list either but it has been never denied an upgrade and runs just fine .

 

Is it possible to run Windows 10 on Gen 2 Core i5-2400 processor?

I have a Lenovo M91p with Windows 7 I want to upgrade to Windows 10. It has a Core i5-2400 processor that Intel does not show as compatible. Similarly, Lenovo does not list the M91p as compatible with Windows 10.

I tried installing Windows 10 and it was not stable, so I returned to Windows 7.

Is it possible to run Windows 10 on this processor? If so, how?

If not, I guess my options are to replace the processor or buy a new PC, which is unfortunate, as the machine is otherwise capable of running 10 just fine.