Core C6 State

Power Management—Processor

Core C6 State

Individual threads of a core can enter the C6 state by initiating a P_LVL3 I/O read or an MWAIT(C6) instruction. Before entering core C6 state, the core will save its architectural state to a dedicated SRAM. Once complete, a core will have its voltage reduced to zero volts. During exit, the core is powered on and its architectural state is restored.

Core C7 State

Individual threads of a core can enter the C7 state by initiating a P_LVL4 I/O read to the P_BLK or by an MWAIT(C7) instruction. The core C7 state exhibits the same behavior as the core C6 state.

Note: C7 state may not be available on all SKUs.

C-State Auto-Demotion

In general, deeper C-states, such as C6 state, have long latencies and have higher energy entry/exit costs. The resulting performance and energy penalties become significant when the entry/exit frequency of a deeper C-state is high. Therefore, incorrect or inefficient usage of deeper C-states have a negative impact on idle power. To increase residency and improve idle power in deeper C-states, the processor supports C-state auto-demotion.

There are two C-state auto-demotion options:

•C7/C6 to C3 state

•C7/C6/C3 To C1 state

The decision to demote a core from C6/C7 to C3 or C3/C6/C7 to C1 state is based on each core’s immediate residency history and interrupt rate . If the interrupt rate experienced on a core is high and the residence in a deep C-state between such interrupts is low, the core can be demoted to a C3 or C1 state. A higher interrupt pattern is required to demote a core to C1 state as compared to C3 state.

This feature is disabled by default. BIOS must enable it in the

PMG_CST_CONFIG_CONTROL register. The auto-demotion policy is also configured by this register.

4.2.5Package C-States

The processor supports C0, C1/C1E, C3, C6, and C7 (on some SKUs) power states. The following is a summary of the general rules for package C-state entry. These apply to all package C-states, unless specified otherwise:

•A package C-state request is determined by the lowest numerical core C-state amongst all cores.

•A package C-state is automatically resolved by the processor depending on the core idle power states and the status of the platform components.

—Each core can be at a lower idle power state than the package if the platform does not grant the processor permission to enter a requested package C-state.

—The platform may allow additional power savings to be realized in the processor.

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BX80633I74960X, BX80646I34130, BX80646I54430, BX80646I74770K, BX80646I74770 specifications

The Intel CM8063701159502, or BX80637I53470, is a powerful CPU designed for modern computing needs. This processor belongs to Intel's 4th generation of Core i5 processors, commonly known as "Haswell". It showcases Intel's commitment to enhancing performance, increasing energy efficiency, and delivering an enriching user experience.

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The processor is built on a 22nm manufacturing process, which results in reduced power consumption and heat generation compared to its predecessors. It has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 watts, making it energy efficient while still delivering robust performance. Additionally, the Core i5-3470 supports DDR3 memory, with speeds up to 1600 MHz, enabling quick data retrieval and improved system responsiveness.

Security is another important aspect of the Intel i5-3470, featuring Intel Secure Key and Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), which protect sensitive data and enhance encryption performance.

In conclusion, the Intel CM8063701159502, or BX80637I53470, encapsulates modern computing technology with its powerful quad-core performance, integrated graphics, energy efficiency, and robust security features, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of computing tasks. Whether users are engaging in casual gaming, productivity tasks, or multimedia consumption, this processor demonstrates a solid balance of performance and efficiency, providing an excellent computing experience overall.
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