High temperature operation and efficiency
High temperature operation and efficiency
Hello, your setup shows strong performance with 8700k delided 5ghz and 1.31v clocks. You're seeing solid cache hits at 77°C during stress tests, and you're running smoothly at 4.7 with 1.2v and 4.4 cache at 65°C. Gaming at 1440p on a 2080ti is quite efficient. Running lower clock speeds could help reduce heat, but it might slightly affect performance. The difference in gaming results may not be huge unless you push the limits further.
77c core temperature is optimal, 70c during gameplay is ideal. It won’t damage the chip, affect performance, or disrupt your experience.
Avoid thinking about whether staying cooler in the long term is better.