Question about temperature for 5950X device.
Question about temperature for 5950X device.
Hey everyone, just wrapped up my first watercooling project with three 360 radiators. Everything connected, tested for leaks, and running smoothly on Windows. I noticed something unusual though—my 5950X CPU runs at around 50-60°C during idle (low fans + 50% D5 pump ≈60°C; low fans + full D5 ≈50°C). This is my first AMD build using a 16-core/32-thread processor, and I’m curious if these temps are normal. I found some conflicting info online, so I’m hoping to keep things simple and avoid the hassle of disassembly later. My motherboard is a Crosshair VIII dark hero, and I was checking the BIOS for temperature readings, which seemed to line up with HWInfo64. Let me know if you have any details!
Codester949
08-01-2016, 07:11 PM #2The temporary high-end processor would perform well in a well-designed cooling system if the chip was constructed from copper rather than a basic cold plate. For a transistor-based CPU, boosting single-core performance during idle periods and low workloads would be necessary to handle the increased single-core speeds. Since water cooling depends on room temperature over time, monitoring that could be useful. If XMP is activated, the voltage for CPU power management would adjust automatically, adding more heat. This means it could be overclocked or running at default settings depending on configuration. These factors influence why some users experience higher idle temperatures than others, but ultimately the maximum operating temperature is most important.
You're starting fresh with Ryzen and water cooling—great choice! For your setup, aim to reach 3600MHz and monitor temperatures closely. Begin by adjusting the RAM speed and ensure it's stable. Consider running a short stress test or benchmark to confirm performance. Let me know what you try!
Lord_Foxtrot
08-01-2016, 07:11 PM #5If your cooling system is functioning correctly, reaching full saturation will require some time. The radiator needs to reach a temperature matching the CPU. Air coolers usually do this within a minute. Water coolers typically don’t achieve saturation quickly and are generally unsuitable for large units. You can monitor temperatures using Ryzen Master or HWInfo64 in Windows. For load testing, Cinebench R23 is commonly used; you can download it and run the multi-core version. By default, it runs for 10 minutes, which may be sufficient for many setups but could be extended if needed. I’m unsure if this duration works well with liquid cooling, as it might not be enough, though I also perform a Windows Defender scan on an NVMe drive—a different workload that tests RAM and storage under stress. The CPU handles more instructions during such scans, allowing higher boosts. I notice roughly a 200MHz increase across all cores compared to Cinebench when scanning for malware. Although it utilizes all cores during most of the process, the 5950X might handle it differently. Higher clock speeds can lead to increased temperatures, but this test also reflects real usage patterns, showing temperature changes over time and helping evaluate stability for OC or underclocking.
Haven't done any stress testing yet, but here's an update: Still at stock. My fluid is at ~55C, as is my GPU, while playing Trackmania. The CPU load is around 6-7% (according to iCUE) and the CPU package temp is bouncing between 75 and 80C... feels definitely not normal, unless I'm that out of touch with Ryzen temps. Hoping someone can tell me I'm wrong so I can avoid a rebuild
blueyednick
08-01-2016, 07:11 PM #7I don’t own a 5950, but my 5900 is currently at 27.5. The 5600 performs even better. It’s 22°C around me. I’m running it with air cooling and standard fan speeds.
nicjohn2000
08-01-2016, 07:11 PM #9My 5900x runs quietly between 50-60°C and stays cool at 81°C under heavy load with the stock air cooler on auto mode.
twentyonechloe
08-01-2016, 07:11 PM #10High temperature difference is manageable; cooler is handling the situation effectively at capacity!