CPU-Z shows 3ghz Q9450 @ 2ghz.

[geeknik]

CPU-Z shows my Q9450 only clocked at 2ghz, but it's running at 3ghz. The multiplier is wrong. The CPU is set @ 9x334 but it's being shown as 6x333.

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=522551

[DonVincenzo]

Q1: CPU-Z reports my CPU running below its clock specification or the clock speed is varying
A: This is the effect of C1E (Enhanced Halt State) and/or EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) for Intel CPUs, and Cool'n'Quiet for AMD CPUs. Load your system and you will see the frequency increase to its nominal value.

[geeknik]

The system is under 100% load 24/7 and was under 100% load at the time of my original post. Still shows 2ghz.