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Prime95 Core Variance?

Prime95 Core Variance?

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01-02-2026, 09:36 PM
#1
Hi all.
I'm running stress tests on my 8350 with Prime95 using small FFTs. I've noticed some workers are lagging, which makes sense because background programs like antivirus, HWINFO64, and Windows processes can cause delays. I've also heard that lagging workers might indicate insufficient voltage. While looking online, I found descriptions of "slow workers" either as those completing significantly fewer tests (about 10% behind) or as those falling a few minutes behind after 24 hours.

I couldn<|pad|> to find anyone explaining my case where a worker was only about 6 minutes behind after two hours.

My question is: how can I determine if the slow worker issue is due to background processes or low voltage without rerunning everything?
If you need clarification, let me know and thank you!
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CaptainFurioux
01-02-2026, 09:36 PM #1

Hi all.
I'm running stress tests on my 8350 with Prime95 using small FFTs. I've noticed some workers are lagging, which makes sense because background programs like antivirus, HWINFO64, and Windows processes can cause delays. I've also heard that lagging workers might indicate insufficient voltage. While looking online, I found descriptions of "slow workers" either as those completing significantly fewer tests (about 10% behind) or as those falling a few minutes behind after 24 hours.

I couldn<|pad|> to find anyone explaining my case where a worker was only about 6 minutes behind after two hours.

My question is: how can I determine if the slow worker issue is due to background processes or low voltage without rerunning everything?
If you need clarification, let me know and thank you!

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DigitalNev
Member
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01-04-2026, 01:52 PM
#2
I believe this inquiry would be better shared on Prime95's platform.
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DigitalNev
01-04-2026, 01:52 PM #2

I believe this inquiry would be better shared on Prime95's platform.

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anteboys
Junior Member
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01-05-2026, 05:01 PM
#3
I believe this inquiry would be better shared on Prime95's platform.
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anteboys
01-05-2026, 05:01 PM #3

I believe this inquiry would be better shared on Prime95's platform.