Check if 1.35 volts is within safe limits for your i7 9700 and determine if the CPU might be affected.
Check if 1.35 volts is within safe limits for your i7 9700 and determine if the CPU might be affected.
I’m working with an Alienware prebuilt unit (a nice surprise!) and attempting a fixed voltage undervolt from 1.22v to 1.18v using throttlestop. During a benchmark run, HWInfo showed around 1.35 volts, but the CPU drew 135w instead of shutting off at 100w as it normally does. It spiked to 123w and then dropped to 86c. The test lasted roughly five minutes, and I restored everything to stock afterward. People often caution against overvolting, so I’m curious about the long-term impact on my CPU’s health from this incident.
The CPU is working properly, just avoid overusing the board. It seems the device isn't intended for the tasks you're planning.
I also have a 9700 in my Dell G5. When I run prime95 with the smallest fFTs, it produces about 170 watts on the CPU at 1.35V. The main issue is the VRMs overheating up to 96°C and causing the CPU to throttle to 65W right away until they cool back down to 94°C, after which full power resumes and the cycle repeats. Your CPU isn't being harmed.