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Problems identified
The processor core frequencies seem to fluctuate abnormally.
You can observe this in the graphs by clicking the "Detailed frequencies" button below.
Then look at the active tests "CPU (all cores)" or "CPU (all cores) + GPU".
Here are several ways to resolve the issue:
- If you have overclocked the processor, try running it without the overclock to see if the issue is resolved.
- If the problem persists, try updating the motherboard BIOS by following this tutorial.
- If the RAM's XMP profile (also called DOCP or EXPO) is enabled, try disabling it to see if the issue is resolved.
- If you have mixed RAM sticks or kits sold separately, try removing the different sticks/kits.
- If needed, you can also try resetting your BIOS by following this tutorial.
- Check if the current power plan (Performances optimales) is neither modified nor set to power-saving mode.
Note: If you do not notice any performance issues during relatively demanding tasks and the above steps do not resolve the behavior, there is no need to worry or spend too much time finding the cause of this behavior.
Here are the details of the identified bad practices:
System modifications :
- The behavior of one of the system timers has been modified (GlobalTimerResolutionRequests).
By default, each application can modify its own timer precision without affecting other applications.
With this modification, the timer is no longer unique per application but becomes global.
Now when an application modifies its timer, it impacts the timer for all other applications.
This is not ideal, as the processor will theoretically be interrupted even more by background applications for no reason.
- The automatic driver search has been disabled (DriverSearching).
This can cause issues if you want to connect a new device to the computer.
Windows Update will not be able to automatically install or update drivers.
This might have been an oversight after using a tool like DDU to properly reinstall the graphics card drivers.
- The registry key SvchostSplitThresholdInKB has been modified.
System services are now grouped together instead of being separated.
It is not recommended to change the default behavior as it can impact system stability in some cases (if a service crashes, it can affect other services in the same group, potentially causing a blue screen CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED or SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION).
What to do about these bad practices? :
- This is not really ideal (but not the end of the world either).
Windows seems to have been modified by software/scripts or manually.
If you know how to correctly revert these settings to default, you can do so.
However, note that UserDiag does not detect all possible modifications.
You might be missing other system settings that have been changed.
There may be only a few modifications detected above, but potentially other things could have been altered.
If you have issues or if you prefer, you can always reinstall Windows properly via this tutorial.
If you want to delve deeper into the subject in general, you can check out this advice page for more explanations.
Optional considerations
You can download the update from the Nvidia website.
Here is the list of volumes that may lack free space (less than 20GB remaining):
- Storage 1: D: 7 GB free remaining
It is recommended to leave some free space, especially on the system volume (C:).
This allows for optimal performance and some margin for the system (Windows updates, software updates, etc.).
Here is a video if you want to clean and free up space easily.
Diagnostic type >Quick
Diagnostic count >10
App version >App versionVersion of the application used during the diagnostic25.3.8
Performed >28d (2025-03-20)
Diagnostic duration >3min 14s
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Manufacturer >Gigabyte
Model >H510M H V2
VRM temperatures min/max >VRM temperatures min/maxThe VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) are the power stages located on the motherboard near the processor.
High temperatures can be a sign of:
- insufficient VRM cooling
- processor too demanding for this motherboard
- aggressive overclocking
Note:
Few motherboards have this sensor.38°C / 53°C
Vendor >American Megatrends Inc.
Version >VersionThe BIOS version and date help identify the currently installed BIOS version on the machine.
Notes:
- Sometimes, the retrieved BIOS version may slightly differ from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved version might be '2.B0' while on the website, the version is listed as '7D22v2B'.
- The retrieved BIOS date may also slightly differ by a few days/months from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved date is 26/01/2024, while on the website, the date is 07/01/2023.
Here, the date on the website corresponds to the upload date, while the retrieved date is the BIOS creation date.F1 (2023-03-15)
Boot mode >Boot modeBoot mode of the computer:
- Legacy (old mode)
- UEFI (recent mode)UEFI
TPM >TPMThe TPM is a component (physical module on the motherboard or emulated by the processor) that allows secure storage of information.
Specifically, it can store encryption keys, certificates, biometric data, etc.
For example, it is used to encrypt storage with BitLocker or unlock the computer with Windows Hello.
Some anti-cheat software for video games can also use it to confirm the integrity of the game and the system.Active
Secure Boot >Secure BootThis is a security option available in the BIOS.
Secure Boot ensures that the computer boots only with a verified operating system.
This setting may be required by some game anti-cheats (Valorant, FIFA).Inactive
Boot duration >Boot durationBoot duration is the time elapsed between pressing the power button and the motherboard returning POST OK (successful hardware check).
This can be useful for identifying a slow boot issue.
(long memory training in DDR5, for example).
A boot duration of around ten seconds is normal.
Note that this period occurs before Windows starts.
Applications that launch at Windows startup do not affect this duration.9s
Edition >Windows 11 Professionnel
Version >24H2 (26100.3476)
Installed on >2023-12-24 21:04:35
Fast startup >Fast startupWindows Fast startup allows older computers to boot faster.
Sometimes this mode (enabled by default) can be the source of issues such as LEDs staying on, or crashes at startup with incompatible drivers.Inactive
Uptime >UptimeUptime is the time elapsed since the last Windows startup.
This information can be useful to determine how long it has been since Windows was last restarted.
Note that if Fast Startup is enabled in Windows settings, shutting down the computer will actually put it into a hibernation state.
Therefore, Windows only fully shuts down during a restart.
(by clicking on restart and not on shutdown)
As a result, you may sometimes observe high uptimes of several days, even if the computer is regularly shut down and turned on.
However, if Fast Startup is disabled, the computer will fully shut down during shutdown, and the uptime will be reset with each startup.12min
VBS >VBSVirtualization-Based Security (VBS) is a security feature in Windows.
Its purpose is to protect certain parts of Windows by isolating them from the rest. It may be enabled by default on compatible Windows 11 installations.
It can also be activated if core integrity in Windows Defender is enabled, when using WSL2, or other virtual machine-related features.
However, this feature may slightly reduce performance when enabled.
This option only protects against certain complex vulnerabilities. It will not protect you from a cryptocurrency miner or password theft, etc.
Microsoft advises gamers, if they wish, to disable this option. (More information)Active
Antivirus >AntivirusCurrently active antivirus on your computer.
Ideally, it is better to use something like Windows Defender, which is relatively effective and already integrated by default in Windows, or use a third-party antivirus of your choice.
However, it is advisable to avoid less recommended antiviruses like Avast, Norton, McAfee, Iobit, etc., which are known for collecting your personal data rather than protecting you.AVG Antivirus
Name >Intel Core i7-11700F
Number of cores/threads >8 / 16
Background usage >1%
Power plan >Performances optimales
Base frequency >2.50 GHz
Frequencies min/max >0.80 GHz / 4.79 GHz
PL2 / PL1 >PL2 / PL1Power Limits allow limiting the processor's power consumption to reduce the generated heat.
Example image (anandtech.com)
When these limits are reached, the processor will reduce its frequency to stay within the limit.
The purpose is to allow the processor to operate at a certain power level for a short period, then limit it a few seconds later.
Power Limit 2 (PL2) is the maximum power the processor can consume for a short period (a few tens of seconds).
Power Limit 1 (PL1) is the same but kicks in once the PL2 duration has elapsed.
By default, these are values recommended by the processor manufacturer and chosen by the motherboard manufacturer.
A value above 4000 W is not a bug, it means the power limit is disabled.
(Value too high to be reached, so it never applies)81 W / 65 W
Voltages min/max >0.70 V / 1.34 V
Consumptions min/max >18 W / 82 W
Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the quick diag of UserDiag, this processor reaches 49°C min and 76°C max.
Average based on a sample of recent diags.46°C / 66°C
Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 360 other diagnostics containing this CPU model.
As this feature is in the testing phase (beta), there are currently no recommendations provided by UserDiag based on the measured performance level.Low (54%)
GPU 1
Model >NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Manufacturer >ASUS
Edition >OC Edition
VRAM >12 GB (GDDR6 (Hynix))
Driver version >572.42
Driver date >12/02/2025
Consommations min/max >44 W / 170 W
Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the quick diag of UserDiag, this graphics card reaches 41°C min and 56°C max.
Average based on a sample of recent diags.45°C / 74°C
Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 2293 other diagnostics containing this GPU model.Very good (100%)
Total size >32 GB
Memory type >DDR4
Current frequency >Current frequencyCurrent frequency of the RAM sticks.3192 MT/s
DRAM voltage >DRAM voltageThe DRAM voltage is the voltage applied to the RAM sticks.
Note that this metric is not always accessible depending on the motherboard.1.26 V
Channel >2 x 64-bit
Timings >TimingsCAS22tRCD22tRP22tRAS52tRFC560CR122-22-22-52 (tRFC:560/CR:1)
Usage >4.7/31.9 GB (15%)
Pagefile >PagefileThe pagefile allows the system and software to store data on storage instead of RAM when needed.
Modifying or disabling the pagefile can lead to system stability issues (blue screens, software/game crashes, "out of memory" messages, etc.).
It is strongly advised not to modify or disable the pagefile unless you are sure of what you are doing.Enabled (default)
Comment >CommentThe RAM sticks did not return any profiles.Default RAM frequency (JEDEC)
SLOT 1 (ChannelA-DIMM0)
Manufacturer > (Micron)
Reference >INNO124308
Size / frequency >Size / frequencyThis frequency is the one reported by the RAM stick. It does not always represent the current frequency of your computer, which can be higher or lower.16 GB - 3200 MT/s
SLOT 2 (ChannelA-DIMM1)
Format >Unknown (empty slot)
SLOT 3 (ChannelB-DIMM0)
Manufacturer > (Micron)
Reference >INNO124308
Size / frequency >Size / frequencyThis frequency is the one reported by the RAM stick. It does not always represent the current frequency of your computer, which can be higher or lower.16 GB - 3200 MT/s
SLOT 4 (ChannelB-DIMM1)
Format >Unknown (empty slot)
STORAGE 1
Model >KINGSTON SNV2S1000G
Type >SSD - NVMe
Capacity >1 TB
Mode current/max >PCIe 3.0 x4 - PCIe 4.0 x4
Speed current/max >5 523 - 61 MB/s
Usage read/write >24.47 TB - 12.89 TB
Power on count >777 times
Power on time >3 196 hours
Temperature >40°C
Current state (health) >Current state (health)The current state of the storage is an estimate based on SMART metrics.
This estimate may vary depending on the manufacturers and storage models.
The "health" percentage indicates the estimated wear of the flash cells in an SSD.
When new, it is 100%. With use, this percentage decreases.
This estimate is provided by the SSD manufacturer.
IDNameRaw01Critical Warning002Composite Temperature31303Available Spare10004Available Spare Threshold1005Percentage Used106Data Units Read5131153507Data Units Written2703260808Host Read Commands46754160009Host Write Commands4725465250AController Busy Time38220BPower Cycles7770CPower On Hours31960DUnsafe Shutdowns900EMedia and Data Integrity Errors00FNumber of Error Information Log Entries4166Very good (99 %)
SCREEN 1
Model >27E6C
Max resolution >1920 x 1080
Current frequency >165Hz
Connected via >DisplayPort
Connected to >NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Manufacture date >2023
Size >27"
This active test performs a task that only stresses a single core of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
This active test performs a task that only stresses the graphics card.
The processor is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable GPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
➡️ Note: It is normal to observe potential variations in the processor's frequency or voltage, which is not stressed during this test.
This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor and the graphics card simultaneously.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see relatively stable CPU and GPU frequencies that are not affected by high temperatures, for example.
