“The processor base frequency of 1.2 Ghz is really slow. Is this laptop slow in everyday operations, like downloading Windows updates, programs, etc.?”
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Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. Base frequency: frequency at which the CPU runs when the system is idle or under light load. When running at base frequency, the CPU consumes less power and produces less heat. Operating at a lower frequency rather than full speed can also help with processor longevity. Max turbo frequency is the frequency a CPU targets when stressed by a demanding application like a game. It’s the maximum single-core frequency a CPU achieves without overclocking. The Intel® Core™ i7-1355U processor has a maximum turbo frequency of 5.00 GHz; For more information about the processor, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232160/intel-core-i7-1355u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emílio_Intel
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No-you need to understand that the 1.2 GHz speed is the processor's "base" speed, which is kind of like the idle speed of an engine in a car. When the workload on the processor starts to increase the processor "revs itself up" toward its maximum speed of 5.0 GHz.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for the question. The Envy 15-fe0053dx has an i7-1355U processor. The processor base frequency refers to its regular operating point, while the Max Turbo Frequency refers to the maximum speed the processor can achieve using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. A CPU with a higher clock speed from five years ago might be outperformed by a new CPU with a lower clock speed, as the newer architecture deals with instructions more efficiently.
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