No, it doesn't usually get extremely hot under normal use.
No, it doesn't usually get extremely hot under normal use.
You're seeing solid performance with your current setup, especially in demanding games. Since you're already managing temperatures well under 80°C and even handling 90°C+ in high load, it suggests your cooling solution is effective. Consider upgrading to high-end water cooling if you want to push further—look for features like strong flow rates, reliable pressure heads, and compatibility with your motherboard. For the idle temps around 35-45°C, a good paste job and proper reseating should keep things stable. If you're comfortable with the current setup, you might not need an immediate upgrade unless you plan to run more intensive workloads or want extra headroom.
For a 90°C target on a 120W setup, your CPU-to-heat sink link seems problematic. My LH-L12 handles around 70°C at 110W, while the D15 offers much better performance.
Reposition and upgrade the cooler, verify fan settings. While the 5800X3D tends to run warmer than the 5800X yet consumes less power thanks to its 3D cache architecture, both processors remain safe up to 90°C according to AMD. These chips are efficient; if they reach that temperature, they will attempt to keep their turbo speed active without triggering throttling. Such conditions are typically seen in benchmarks, though NFS Heat isn’t usually a CPU-heavy title—still, who knows?
Are you using PBO2 Tuner? Without it it’ll get quite hot. I recommend switching to PB02 Tuner. Set all cores to -25, 120W PPT, 80A TDC, and 110 EDC on page 2. What speed are your fans running at?
I'm only using the curve of speed in BIOS at 80°C with maximum speed. I'll check the PBO2 Tuner. I believe I resolved the issue at least temporarily—I opened the window and the temperature dropped from 91°C to 80°C.
Received data from 85°C at 130W to 73°C–75°C at 120W under benchmark conditions. This should significantly improve performance for gaming. Thanks! I’ll keep your comment as the answer and plan to repaste later this week.