Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S, Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S Plus ,Intel® Core™ Ultra 200HX and 200HX Plus Series Processors

Datasheet, Volume 1 of 2

ID Date Version Classification
832586 03/17/2026 Public
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Turbo Time Parameter (Tau)

Turbo Time Parameter (Tau) is a mathematical parameter (units of seconds) that controls the Intel® Turbo Boost Technology algorithm. During a maximum power turbo event, the processor could sustain PL2 for a duration longer than the Turbo Time Parameter. If the power value and/or Turbo Time Parameter is changed during runtime, it may take some time based on the new Turbo Time Parameter level for the algorithm to settle at the new control limits. The time varies depending on the magnitude of the change, power limits and other factors. There is an individual Turbo Time Parameter associated with Package Power Control and Platform Power Control.