ESP32 Forum

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 11:00 pm**

Hi,

Are there any drawbacks for setting CPU frequency to 240 MHz other than the power consumption? For example, heating?

Thanks!

Posted: **Fri May 24, 2019 3:36 am**

Well, the extra consumed power has to go somewhere, so yes, the chip will see a small increase in temperature.

CPU at 240 MHz