i5 7600k running at 4.8 Ghz temperatures after overclocking
i5 7600k running at 4.8 Ghz temperatures after overclocking
It's just Skylake and Kaby Lake; they tend to spike to high usage without any reason, and then the heat comes along. That's completely normal.
Hi,
I have the same CPU and cooler. Your temperatures look okay and you’re achieving a solid overclock with very low voltages. I’m getting about 4.8+GHz at around 1.4v. Your temps are quite similar to mine.
The spikes in temperature are probably caused by background processes using the CPU. Because these CPUs have a small die size, temperatures tend to rise quickly with even minor usage. You can check this by running stress tests and observing the changes. It should fluctuate rapidly.
Hope this helps.
1.4v, don’t you think it’s a bit high? And thanks for the helpful answer.
1.4V is clearly too high for regular use; most people stick to 1.35V or lower for continuous or daily operation. Your chip is excellent, but it seems the CM Hyper 212X has reached its temperature limit. If you plan to overclock further—you definitely have room here—consider a superior cooler. Still, a 4.8Ghz clock speed on Skylake is already quite high.
I have a 7600k with 212 evo on 5ghz and 1.296 vcore, max temp 79-80°C
I believe I got the golden chip.
Definitely a golden chip.
I own an i5 7600k with noctua nh-u12s, equipped with push-pull thermaltake cooling fans, running at 5GHz with a 1.25V core voltage and up to four cores capped at 70-73°C. The CPU temperature typically stays between 58-68°C. This was tested under stress conditions. Would this performance be suitable for regular use? Please note my room is air-conditioned.
Update: I adjusted the Vcore to 1.24, which is the minimum it can handle at 5GHz. Core 1-4 max temperature now sits at 62-67°C.
I own an i5 7600k with noctua nh-u12s, equipped with push pull thermaltake and ring fans, running at 5ghz with a 1.25vcore, core 1-4 max temperatures between 70 and 73°C.
CPU temperature usually stays between 58 and 68°C.
The provided temperature is from a stress test.
Is this acceptable for regular use?
Also, my room uses air conditioning.
Update: I adjusted the vcore to 1.24, which is the lowest it can handle at 5ghz.
Core 1-4 max temp drops to 62-67°C.
You’re all set. The chip handles it well, and you have more overclocking flexibility.
Hey there, I got the same CPU and boosted it to 4.8 at 1.285v. When I asked about the spikes, it looks like they’re normal then... The temps stay around 24–26°C when idle and jump to 30–32°C occasionally. I’ve seen this happen only when gaming. It never goes past ~57–58°C during games like Witcher 3, Wildlands, or Cities Skylines—especially noticeable compared to the stock 3.8 clock speed. For this chip, is 30 seconds okay for idle temps? I’m thinking about pushing it to 5Ghz.
Hi, your i5-7600k is performing well at 4.8ghz with stable temps, but the cooler is still a concern. The Hyper 212 Evo is keeping things under control. If you want to push the CPU further, upgrading to an AIO cooler might be wise. Regarding your SLI GTX 970, the current setup is heating up quickly—temperatures reach 80-85°C during full load. You should consider a better cooling solution to maintain comfort and performance.