Thermal throttling helps cool the chip when it gets too hot by lowering the speed. See CPU throttling. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Thermal throttling can be one of the biggest frustrations when using a PC or laptop. In its simplest form, thermal throttling ...

With the increasing waste heat production by today’s electronics in ever smaller spaces, drawing this heat away quickly enough to prevent thermal throttling or damage is a major concern.