$ cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep -iE "model name|cpu MHz|processor"
processor : 0
model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
cpu MHz : 1600.000
processor : 1
model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
cpu MHz : 1600.000
processor : 2
model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
cpu MHz : 1600.000
processor : 3
model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
cpu MHz : 1600.000
As far as the model name goes, why is it being reported @ 2.40 Ghz when each processor's cpu MHz is 1600?
Best Answer
2.4GHz is what the core is rated for. 1.6GHz is what SpeedStep is currently running it at.