6700k temp question
6700k temp question
I'm adjusting my 6700k to 1.375v and achieving 4.7ghz. Right now, I'm stable during gameplay, with temperatures staying between low 60s and mid 70s. When gaming intensifies, it briefly reaches 80-82c but never stays there long—just a short spike followed by a return to the 60s-70s range. Using stress tests like CPU-Z or prime95 causes immediate throttling, but in real games it runs smoothly without crashes or slowdowns. Since I mainly play games on this setup, these readings seem safe for regular use. I don’t need it to last a decade, but I want to avoid overheating soon.
I prefer to maintain my average temperatures under load below 80C. Peaks above that are acceptable, but averages matter most. If the voltage is a bit higher than I'd like, I'd rather keep it under 1.35. However, your readings are low, so it shouldn't be a concern.
Please clarify if "under load" refers to maximum stress testing or everyday usage such as playing games or running intensive applications. Your experience shows stable temperatures during gaming sessions, with readings consistently in the mid-60s to low 70s, while maintaining performance at 1.35v and 4.6ghz.
Prime95 serves as a "worst case" benchmark. Most real-world CPU usage won't push it to its limits like this. The idea is that if an overclock remains stable while Prime95 runs, it should also function well with other tasks that don't heavily tax the CPU.
Your temperatures are acceptable. They might be slightly high, but reasonable given the overclock you're applying.
Solandri:
Prime95 is kind of a "worst case" test.
Definitely. Games and professional apps don't always keep my core loads at full capacity all the time. Actually, I think I'm doing okay since I'm only using a cheap h115i cooler these days. A lot of people jump to conclusions about "X temperature is bad," but they rarely mention whether they're talking about average temps versus sudden spikes, full 100% loads or just normal use, etc.
Thanks for the info guys. This really helped me understand things better.