8700k @ 5.1Ghz
8700k @ 5.1Ghz
I increased my overclock to 5.1 from 5, adjusted the Vcore from 1.28 to 1.3, and ran Cinebench 20 with max temps at 80°C. I played Warzone for an hour and took a screenshot. The average temperature was close to 60°C, with max temps reaching 70°C. Should I lower the Vcore or keep it as is?
What you need to do is perform a real thermal test, which Cinebench isn't designed for.
Cinebench works well for stability checks because it handles varying loads, but when it comes to thermal analysis, you should use tools that deliver a constant workload, such as Prime95 Small FFT or OCCT small data set, while keeping AVX disabled. This avoids the extreme temperatures most systems experience.
Refer to the end of my Overclocking guide for beginners for complete testing procedures that suit both newcomers and experienced tinkerers.
What you need to do is perform a real thermal test, which Cinebench does not support.
Cinebench works well for stability checks because it handles varying loads, but when assessing heat, you should use tools that simulate constant demand, such as Prime95 Small FFT or OCCT small data set, keeping AVX disabled since it can cause inaccurate temperature readings on most systems.
Refer to the end of my Overclocking guide for beginners, where comprehensive testing procedures are outlined and suitable for both newcomers and experienced tinkerers.
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had completed prime 95 small before, but it took an hour as the maximum temperature stayed at 90.
I’ll be ready once you share the links, cheers!
90°C exceeds the safe limit for any Core-i CPU, ideally staying at 85°C or lower, preferably not surpassing 80°C. When AVX instructions are active during testing, it's advisable to disable them if supported by the CPU model, as some processors lack support for certain AVX types. For compatible models, disabling these instructions is recommended to ensure proper thermal performance. If you're close to the limit, it may indicate a need to adjust settings before running Prime95 Small FFT or similar applications.
those temps were better with avx/2 and avx512, but they dropped when disabled, reaching a max of 82c
I've been playing for about two hours, mainly on Destiny 2 and Warzone. The average temps were 55°C max and 70°C, with temperatures outside around 15-20°C. Idle temps are about 33°C, so I might leave it at 5.1 for now.