Qualcomm CPU Base Speeds Shown in Task Manager May Not be Consistent with System Settings

Summary: This article provides information about eight core CPUs base speed shown in the task manager may not be what is listed in the About section of the computer Settings.

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Symptoms

Affected Platforms:

  • Latitude 5455
  • Inspiron 14 5441

To verify:

  1. Boot to the operating system.
  2. Open Task Manager and click start > Settings > System > About
    Open Task Manager and click start > Settings > System > About

Cause

This is working as designed.

Resolution

This is expected behavior for Qualcomm processors.

Affected Products

Inspiron 14 5441, Latitude 5455
Article Properties
Article Number: 000234446
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2025
Version:  2
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