Deafult CPU performance at 4.3Ghz
Deafult CPU performance at 4.3Ghz
I possess a fresh CPU, a Ryzen 7 3700x. It runs at 3.6GHz by default. At low load it stays around 70-75°C, but when pushing to 4.2-4.3GHz it heats up significantly. I haven’t performed any overclocking yet, and even with Windows settings set to balance or power saving, the temperatures remain high, especially during games where they hit 80-90°C. I’m unsure why it’s defaulting to higher speeds and I don’t want to risk damaging the cooler. Could you help explain this behavior? What adjustments can I make to keep it stable at 3.6GHz?
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At minimal usage it increases to higher frequency and voltage, yet with complete core load it stays below 1.3v and operates at a reduced frequency. The temperature rise during light load is likely just the ramp-up period for CPU and fan.