Temperatures on the new CPU are significantly elevated. Could this indicate a manufacturing issue?
Temperatures on the new CPU are significantly elevated. Could this indicate a manufacturing issue?
I recently purchased an R7 5700X to enhance my R5 1600AF setup. Initially, I’m using the stock cooler that came with the 1600AF (Wraith Stealth) until I can upgrade. Both processors have a TDP of 65 Watts, so I expected slightly higher temperatures for the 5700X, though not as much as a 40°C increase. Under Cinebench load, the 1600AF typically hits around 70°C, while the 5700X is climbing to over 105°C within ten seconds of starting. I’ve replaced the cooler several times, suspecting pressure or thermal paste issues, but it’s now functioning well, reaching about 70°C during synthetic load. I attempted reinstalling the 1600AF with identical thermal paste, application, and cooler setup, and it performed fine. This leads me to suspect a manufacturing flaw with the 5700X, making an exchange seem wise. I’m seeking advice from others to confirm my concerns before proceeding with a return.
Specs: CPU – Ryzen 7 5700X, GPU – EVGA RTX 2060 KO Ultra MoBo, ASUS Prime B450M-A, BIOS 4002 (latest), PSU – EVGA 600, RAM – Teamgroup Vulcan Z 2x 8GB @3000MHz, Storage – 1x NVMe 512GB, 2x HDDs (1TB & 2TB), 1x SATA SSD 512GB, OS – Windows 10.
it seems like the 105c might not be installed correctly or the CPU has an issue. The cooler's thermal mass should keep things stable even without a fan, so the sudden jump isn't likely normal. I'm also considering it could be a defect since they installed the original CPU properly and temperatures are within range.
Stock cooler is extremely poor. The best you can do is zip it with a $2 or install a free 775 copper core, preferably a decent $20 heatsink such as the 214XT, Assassin King, or Burst Assassin. It’s not a faulty CPU—it looks like a bad case, possibly even worse than the stealth. Still, it should at least keep the stock 5700X from overheating, not just drop to 105°C in ten seconds.
I understand I should get a new cooler, but the wraith stealth isn't performing well enough to be sure. If it overheated quickly, I'd assume the CPU is the issue. I might head to my local microcenter right away for a better one, or if that doesn't help, I might have to replace the CPU.