I7-4790k Overclock
I7-4790k Overclock
Please let me know your current ambient temperature.
Core temperatures change according to the surrounding environment.
The standard international setting for normal room temperature is 22°C or 72°F.
Which CineBench version are you using?
You might be surprised to learn that CineBench R20 presents a more demanding workload compared to CineBench R15.
Stress tests differ significantly and fall into two types:
fluctuating workloads and steady workloads.
Utilities that avoid overloading or underloading your processor will provide a reliable thermal baseline.
Here’s a comparison of utilities categorized as thermal and...
Which CPU cooler is recommended? What software are you employing for testing and monitoring? Gaming demands should stay below 80C, while stress tests must not surpass 85C.
I reduced the voltage to 1.35V and the temperature remained stable at 80-90C. I monitored with Core temps during CINEBENCH. The cooler I used is a H60 Liquid AIO.
The temperature remains elevated and the voltage is also too high, with a maximum of 1.3V recommended for the fourth generation. Increasing it may raise temperatures further but could lead to electromigration, reducing the CPU's lifespan. Consider using 1.3V at 4.6 or 4.7ghz. Additionally, 120mm AIO units aren't particularly effective for cooling compared to larger air coolers of similar price.
I adjusted the settings and managed to reach 80-85C at 1.23V while maintaining 4.4 GHz. It seems this is the lowest voltage I can use without sacrificing performance. I plan to upgrade to a better cooler later, but for now the H60 should suffice in terms of speed.
If those are your stress testing temperatures then they work well. To be honest, a 100-200mhz boost won't significantly raise FPS (perhaps just 3-5 FPS), especially in CPU-intensive games, and the potential downsides don't seem worth it.
I will include the Intel Temperature Guide here as I believe it will greatly assist you, despite being quite detailed. It's definitely worth reading.
Please let me know your current ambient temperature.
The core temperatures change depending on the surrounding conditions. The standard international setting for a comfortable room temperature is 22°C or 72°F.
Do you know which CineBench version you're using?
It's worth noting that CineBench R20 presents a more demanding workload compared to CineBench R15.
Stress tests differ significantly and can be split into two types:
fluctuating workloads and steady workloads.
Tools that avoid either overloading or underloading the processor will provide a reliable thermal baseline. Below is a comparison of utilities categorized by thermal and stability tests, based on TDP percentages, averaged across six processor generations at default settings, rounded to the nearest 5%:
Although these assessments cover workloads from 70% to 130% of TDP, the Windows Task Manager treats each test as 100% CPU utilization, which reflects processor usage rather than actual workload.
Core temperatures are directly influenced by power draw (in watts), which is determined by the current workload.
For example, Prime95 version 29.8 with Small FFTs and AVX disabled delivers a consistent 100% workload at steady state.
If core temperatures remain under 80°C, your CPU should handle the most challenging real-world tasks without overheating.
The typical operating range for core temperatures is as follows:
Temperatures above 85°C are not advised.
Temperatures below 80°C are preferred.