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    Are some tablet/tv box soc manufactures faking max ghz

    Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by Tinderbox (UK), Mar 24, 2017.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I came across this thread alleging that some android soc manufactures that quote a maximum speed of 2ghz may only be hitting 1.5-1.6ghz and and speed above is being ignored, but the soc will report that it is at speeds higher that it actually is, basically faking the readings.

    I will mention no brands, but it`s worth a read.

    http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/08...e-limited-to-1-5-ghz-not-2-ghz-as-advertised/

    John.
     
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  2. OverTallman

    OverTallman Notebook Evangelist

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    And I have not one, but two devices with the offending SoCs (X2 with Allwinner H3, X96 with Amlogic S905X), thus I got ripped off twice :mad: But hey they're dirt cheap and as always, "You got what you paid for."

    That said, the X96 is now happily plugged to a TV, a few minor lags but otherwise work fine. Not much time spent on the X2 but that thing can be turned into a full Android computer as it has standard Android GUI available.
     
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