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Anyone NOT using Speedstep/EIST for their CPUs?

GATOxVoS
Heroic Explorer
Just curious as to performance for other users out there. I recently shut-off these two options for other reasons, but after playing a bit of VR after work my VR experience compared to when the settings were on seemed a lot smoother overall. Less stutter, less HMD jumps, no more fixed-screen freeze while loading (when your HMD view freezes on a frame and the screen doesn't change regardless of HMD position).

Also to note, I only have C0/C1 states enabled for the CPU, even before switching off Speedstep/EIST. 

ps. For those replying, please include you experience with the settings, especially if you have tested their effects on VR performance.

pss. I am only familiar with the Intel versions of this power-saving tech, but the question still applies to AMD's chips (I would assume they have a similar type of power-saving tech).

psss. I am semi-new to the more technical elements of computing, and so if anyone has insight as to how these settings have an effect on VR performance (or lackthereof), I am all ears. Afaik, the main difference is that with the settings on there is some lag between when a CPU core is requiring a higher voltage for processing and when it actually receives the necessary voltage to carry it out (assuming the core was in a low-power state before the instruction). 
PC Specs:
Intel i7-6700k @ 4.5 Ghz
Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 3 Motherboard
RTX 2080 Ti - MSI VENTUS
16 GB CAS-10 RAM @ 2400 MHz
Startech 4-port/4-USB controller add-on card
850W Corsair HX850 PSU
4-Sensor, Roomscale Setup
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kzintzi
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I don't overclock my kit - too many issues with doing so (admittedly I tend to buy powerful kit)
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