Check your system performance and stability to determine if your CPU is functioning correctly.
Check your system performance and stability to determine if your CPU is functioning correctly.
Your performance at full load seems typical for OCCT under heavy usage. It's not unusual to see around 81W during peak times.
It actually consumes less power than expected, which is perfectly fine. Reduced power usage isn’t a problem and won’t harm the parts.
It's understandable to feel cautious after bending a pin in the socket. Power ratings of 80W during stress tests are typical for high-performance components, but it's wise to double-check. If the CPU socket is damaged, it could affect performance and stability. Your current CPU readings might seem normal now, but damage can lead to overheating or failure over time. Always ensure proper installation to avoid such risks.
It depends on the amount and type of pin; problems can be minimal to total failure. The system runs at around 5GHz, with an average of 80°C during stress, and Core performance stays solid—likely hitting 5GHz or close while gaming, since games don’t fully utilize all cores.
Hardware was unboxed and scored around 18,395. The review used an AIO cooler, which affects X3D chip cooling due to thermal constraints. Which CPU cooler do you own?