Temperatures during operation vary based on workload and configuration.
Temperatures during operation vary based on workload and configuration.
The Intel thermal throttling limit for a 11900K is 100°C. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...0-ghz.html A builder of ready-made systems shouldn't raise this to 115°C. Check the BIOS and adjust the max temp to the proper 100°C setting. A tiny dot or a short line over the cores works best. Kit Guru shared an image showing what lies beneath the heat spreader. https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featur...echnology/ Narrowing the cooler improves even distribution and reduces air gaps. The standard voltage for Intel CPUs is slightly high; lowering the core voltage can help bring temperatures down.
There are increasing instances of boards setting tjmax at 115. It's quite unusual.
On my Asus board, the Maximum Core Temperature is located in the Ai Tweaker area. Intel states that 100°C is the safe upper limit for operation. They don’t promise lasting performance above that point. For optimal results, choose Auto. ThrottleStop confirms this advice.