s around Intel 13th generation CPU voltage and stability
s around Intel 13th generation CPU voltage and stability
Sorry, I didn't notice you had a B760 motherboard without OC support since only Z-series boards do. You may not see clock locking or multiplier options in your BIOS. It seems you'll likely just have XMP enabled, and possibly limited to manual voltage adjustments or ThrottleStop for better performance.
It would be unusual for someone to set up the newest BIOS on a B760 motherboard. These boards deliver excessive voltage for K-series CPUs. The standard voltage is already quite high. Since enabling Undervolt Protection doesn’t help much with the latest updates, stick to the older BIOS that supports ThrottleStop for better undervolting benefits. Over time, your processor will appreciate it.
Only if you're attempting to boost or reduce performance settings. If operating normally at default levels, neither applies.
The Cinebench report shows a high maximum load, but the temperatures are rising significantly—now exceeding 90°F while they were just around 80°F previously. You might want to check cooling solutions or adjust airflow to bring things back into a comfortable range.
After updating the BIOS, I only adjusted the fan curves and XMP settings. When I ran Cinebench, I managed to keep the maximum voltage just above 1.3V. However, temperatures increased significantly compared to before, hitting around 100°C near the end of the test and staying in the mid-90s most of the time. I set my P core to 52 and E core to 40, but the issue persists. Any suggestions on how to reduce these temperatures?
You're concerned about low temperatures or voltages, but undervolting mainly helps save energy and reduce heat, not because of temperature issues. Power depends on capacitive load, frequency, and voltage squared—not just the ambient conditions. It's not about overloading cooling; you don't need to crank up clock speeds unless necessary.
I had warned you this would be an error. Installing an update could actually make your CPU work hotter and slower. Compared to how it performed before with ThrottleStop, this update is a significant regression. Have you recorded your Cinebench results before and after? Are you referring to the VID voltage or are you checking the actual VCore voltage that HWiNFO shows? The VID voltage number doesn’t reflect real power delivery. Skip it. Focus on what you were doing previously. If a change hurts performance, why keep going down that path? Higher temperatures paired with lower speeds suggest your CPU is receiving more voltage—this accelerates wear. Whatever Intel is pushing, more voltage means more heat and faster decline. Thanks for confirming.