Is my voltage too high?
Is my voltage too high?
Hello,
I recently changed my CPU cooler from a Hyper 212 EVO to a Noctua D15.
Hyper 212 EVO:
Turbo Ratio -> 5.0 GHz (All Cores)
Voltage -> 1.300
Max Temperature (CINEBENCH) -> 86°C
Max Temperature (Userbenchmark) -> 92°C
Noctua D15:
Turbo Ratio -> 5.2 GHz (All Cores)
Voltage -> 1.380
Max Temperature (CINEBENCH) -> 82°C
Max Temperature (Userbenchmark) -> 86°C
My main worry isn’t the temperatures themselves, but the voltage levels. Please share your thoughts. For those unfamiliar with userbenchmark, it quickly tests CPU performance, which can make fan curves less accurate. In most cases, the temps would be too high for real-world use, allowing the fans to adjust and lower the heat. In Cinebench, temperatures stayed between 80-82°C, so I chose a higher value there.
It’s not crucial for me to run at 5.2 GHz, but I opt for overclocking to let my CPU cool better when not in use.
My userbenchmark result: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/13069021
atomicWAR :
1.3V is where I like to draw the line personally. I have seen higher but 1.38 is getting pretty steep IMO if this a 24/7 OC. What is your Load Line Calibration set to?
Thanks for the response, it is currently set to auto. I don't mess with the advanced settings if I don't have to lol
Adjusting it could assist in reducing your overall Vcore, and if you manage it well you might also cut down heat. However, having the LLC active raises heat at a specific Vcore (for example, 1.3V with the core off is cooler than 1.3V with the core on), though it helps maintain stability by minimizing voltage changes.
Turning it on could assist in reducing your overall Vcore, which may also help cut heat. However, having LLC active raises heat at a specific Vcore (such as 1.3V with LLC off being cooler than 1.3V with Vcore and LLC on), even though it lets you maintain stable performance with lower voltages due to less voltage variation. The LLC appears inactive in this case. My motherboard (MSI Gaming Plus Z370) has eight levels of LLC, ranging from Level 1 (highest) to Level 8 (lowest). Setting it to level 1 didn’t stabilize the system at 1.36. I tested it down to 1.30, which crashed immediately until I returned to level 1. It’s also causing the system to run significantly hotter at 95°C.