Processor Base Frequency is a legacy parameter that is specified for backwards compatibility. For modern Intel processors, performance is derived from a combination of many factors, including (but not limited to) Instructions Per Cycle (IPC), processor features, process technology, processor architecture/design, and effective clock speeds. The best user experience is enabled by balancing these various factors to optimize performance within the specific system design. While we specified Base Frequency for our products prior to 12th Generation Intel Core, it is no longer a suitable metric to use for comparing the performance of processors from different lines and/or generations in light of the changes above.