Observed an unusual behavior regarding my 8700k overclocking.
Observed an unusual behavior regarding my 8700k overclocking.
I’ve experimented with my overclocking configurations. Typically, I keep my 8700k at 4.8GHz across all cores without any AVX offset. Recently, while playing a different game (Dragon Age Inquisition, no DLCs installed), I observed some unusual behavior: the processor temperature hovered between 56C and 59C according to the afterburner/riva hud. CPU usage remained steady around 18% to 23%. After adjusting the overclock to 4.7Ghz with an AVX offset of -2, the temperatures dropped to 61C-64C and utilization rose to 25%-30%, without any other changes. Ambient temps stayed consistent, background programs were off, and graphic settings didn’t shift. I changed settings a few times between the two overclock levels, but the results stayed the same. (I’m playing in 1440p WQHD with an older GPU; my system is heavily GPU-limited, so don’t worry about low CPU usage—my new graphics card will arrive next month.)
I was hoping for cooler temps with a slower clock, but instead I got hotter temps at a lower speed. Anyone have an explanation for this?
Well... Perhaps it has something to do with how it's being used.
Imagine if CPU temperatures stay at 70-80% without overclocking.
With overclocking, they'd likely rise to 75-87%.
Remember, higher usage means more heat generation.
So, the more you push the CPU, the more heat it creates.
OCs that also handle "overvolting" will definitely generate more heat because they draw more power from the PSU too.
Well... Perhaps it has something to do with how it's being used.
Imagine if CPU temperatures stay at 70-80% without overclocking.
With overclocking, they'd likely rise to 75-87%.
Remember, higher usage means more heat generation.
So, the increased heat from overclocking is definitely a factor at some point.
Of course, overvoltage variants will also generate more warmth because they draw more power from the PSU.