Temperature data for AMD Athlon X4 760K processor
Temperature data for AMD Athlon X4 760K processor
You're seeing unusual readings because the software you're using is reporting much lower temperatures than what your hardware actually shows. The CPU temperature in your BIOS is normal (45-50°C idle), but the programs are displaying much cooler values. This discrepancy suggests the software may not be accurately capturing the real temps, possibly due to calibration issues or incorrect settings. The high readings you get during stress tests are likely from the software's interpretation rather than actual performance.
It's not feasible to operate below ambient temperature without special cooling methods, and even then you'd face condensation issues. Something must be amiss. Begin by checking HWInfo, which is now the standard for accurate temperature readings.
It's interesting that BIOS displays temperature accurately. It seems BIOS and software share the same sensor, which might explain the consistency.
I saw the temps are way off, even with HWInfo. The CPU (Tctl) stays between 45-52 degrees, and the package is usually 95-100 degrees. Under the motherboard sensors it's about 60 degrees. Only when the CPU (Tctl) goes above 50 do the fans reach maximum speed. The package is around 100 but the fans don't increase.
Also discovered a connection to AMD Overdrive. When using Cinebench R20 it indicates a thermal margin of 15-20 degrees, though locating the precise CPU temperature remains challenging.