![]() ![]() ![]() In this test, I restarted the computer and waited for background processes to settle. Test 2 - Opening 7 apps (App loading time, 7 apps is to reduce human error) ![]() (By no means am I saying that the thermal performance is good, because 1.1 GHz is a very low base clock to begin with.) Why was Auto cooler? I have no explanation.Īlso this is where I can say that the MacBook Air thermal throttles but doesn't overheat because it slows down its boost to stay below 100 degrees, but is perfectly capable of staying at or above base clock all the time. On Auto, Turbo Boost was never enabled as the temperatures were too high for the fans to slow down, thus explaining the almost identical score with No Turbo. Without Turbo, the Air completed the test at 1.1GHz all the way. Even on Max Turbo, the Air went at 3.2 GHz for half a second before running at 1.5 GHz the rest of the way. Let's get something straight, all three scores are dreadful. Max Turbo: 948 (const 100 deg) No Turbo: 645 (const 85 deg) Auto Turbo: 638 (const 80 deg) Test 1 - Cinebench R20 (Sustained workload) Macs Fan Control was set to activate the fan at 65 degrees and max out at 85 degrees, while Turbo Boost Switcher was set to disable at 3500 rpm fan speed and re-enable when fan speed dropped below 2800 rpm. I did this by (sigh) purchasing Macs Fan Control and Turbo Boost Switcher Pro. Therefore, I decided to try a middle ground - enable Turbo Boost, but disable it at the slightest hint of a sustained workload, and only re-enable it when temps are low again. But when I'm running at 50 degrees, Turbo Boost could definitely make for a snappier experience when opening an app or any other few-second tasks, and I'd be missing out on that with Turbo Boost permanently off. Never will the Mac go above 80 degrees (Cinebench aside). So, I decided to give Turbo Boost switcher a shot.ĭisabling Turbo Boost completely means that I never have to worry about temperatures at all. I love this beautiful gold MacBook Air, and boy do I want it to last. I live in a 32 degree climate so that doesn't help matters. I have definitely seen temperatures above 90 degrees in my workload, which is many apps and tabs but nothing you would consider Pro. While some of it may be exaggerated, I have been monitoring my temperatures closely. I'm sure most have seen Max Tech's videos about the 2020 MBA's thermals. Buying the Pro version of TB switcher and Macs Fan Control like I did to use the Auto Mode isn't worth it because Turbo will be off most of the time anyway. To be honest, though, even Logic Pro X doesn’t really need the extra CPU power when I use it, so I keep Turbo Boost disabled pretty much all the time.TL DR - If you're worried (overly paranoid?) about temperatures and longevity like I am, use Turbo Boost Switcher Free and disable Turbo Boost permanently. But I also use it for recording and editing music, which can be more processor-intensive. My MacBook usage is fairly undemanding - mostly writing and reading. I have the pro version of Turbo Boost Switcher running, and it does what it’s meant to do: It keeps the MacBook Pro cool while I use it. I’m used to old desktop Macs and new iPads, so I’m probably overly sensitive to feeling the heat coming out of a computer. For instance, if you know that Photoshop needs all the CPU power it can get, you can tell Turbo Boost Switcher to keep Turbo Boost enabled whenever you use the photo-editing app. You also can tell it to allow Turbo Boost for certain apps. It can disable Turbo Boost only when on battery power, for example, or when the cooling fans spin up to a certain speed. You can set the pro version of the app to enable and disable Turbo Boost based on several rules. Automatic Turbo Boost switching Turbo Boost Switcher’s automation settings. ![]()
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