Perfect heat levels for optimal performance.
Perfect heat levels for optimal performance.
Looking at the data collected during gaming sessions, I’m trying to understand the optimal temperature ranges for my setup. The readings from Ryzen Master and MSI Afterburner suggest a comfortable range of 39-45°C for the desktop, with specific notes on games like Dying Light and RDR2. The Cinebench R23 test shows a broader acceptable range of 75-80°C for multicore performance. The Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo maintains a fan curve that starts at a low speed and increases to 100% PWM around 75°C, which seems reasonable for sustained operation. Overall, these values appear to align with typical expectations, though fine-tuning might be needed based on real-world performance.
Using Ryzen makes temperature less critical because of PBO. Performance is best assessed through frequency measurements. Temperatures will stay between 70 and 90 during heavy use, with frequency and voltage adapting to keep them in that range. A 3600 should typically hover near 4.0-4.1GHZ under load, though I haven't tested it recently so I can't confirm.
For temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees, Ryzen Master suggests a maximum of 95°C. Research from various sources indicates that exceeding 80°C can reduce the lifespan of a CPU. This applies to Ryzen CPUs as well.
This hasn't been accurate for a long time, especially around Sky Lake and Kabeya Lake. Today's CPUs are built to handle temperatures near 90°C for their whole lifespan, and turbo or PBO helps maintain that. If we were considering an older Ryzen chip or something like Sandy Bridge, I'd aim for 70s degrees max. But with Ryzen 3000 and 14nm Intel later on, 80-90°C is perfectly acceptable.
Thank you for your response. At the moment I think the temperatures are acceptable. My main concerns revolve around the CPU's unexpected spikes, especially when using a desktop or running intensive games. Could you explain what might lead to frequent jumps from around 65°C up to over 70°C for a short period?
Ryzen processors boost performance aggressively, which is typical. They monitor system activity and raise voltage and clock speed for individual cores to maximize speed.