The computer processor in your laptop or desktop has a standard clock speed. The CPU clock speed partially determines how quickly it performs. The CPU will periodically lower its clock speed to conserve power, especially on laptops. But did you know your CPU can also periodically activate a Turbo Boost mode to deliver some extra processing oomph? Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Turbo Core technology can dynamically scale up CPU speed, depending on the thermal headroom available.