What is Intel Dynamic Platform & Thermal Framework Driver for Extreme CPU

[Berryracer]

Under my Alienware 18 Drivers, there is a driver called "Intel Dynamic Platform & Thermal Framework Driver for Extreme CPU" which when I try to install at the moment says I do not meet the minimum system requirements. Obviously because I don't have an Extreme CPU. So I just ordered an i7 4940MX and am awaiting shipment. But meanwhile I have 1 questions.

1) What does this driver do?

2) On the notebook review forum, they told me not to install it and to set the overclocking through BIOS not TDP or something like that

I am lost here what all this means

 

[Burpo]

Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Settings are for managing power to the CPU vs temperature. Keeping CPU temperature down while still delivering adequate performance is its purpose. In Power Management Settings, there is a category for "Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Settings", with sub categories:
"Power Limit" with "Level 1-5" as options (1 being the lowest amount of power & 5 the highest), and
"Acoustic Limit" with "Level 1-5" as options. (1 being the slowest fan speed & 5 the highest)..

This allows you to control CPU power/performance & fan speeds for better consistency during gaming or other heavy loads..

 

[Berryracer]

Thanks a lot chief. Couldn't find this info anywhere on the web! you're a genius!

Cheers

 

[heyricardo]

here some general overview:

https://01.org/intel®-dynamic-platform-and-thermal-framework-dptf-chromium-os/overview