Temperatures, Timekeeping, and Electrical Levels Overview
Temperatures, Timekeeping, and Electrical Levels Overview
Hey there, I’ve got some worries about my new 5950x. I just wrapped up a fresh PC build with these details: MOBO – ASUS TUF Gaming x570-Pro CPU; AMD Ryzen 9 5950X GPU; EVGA RTX 3080Ti; FTW3 Ultra Gaming; Crucial Ballistix 2x 16GB CL16 @ 3600Mhz; Storage – 2x Samsung 980Pro NVME M.2; CPU cooler – Noctua NH-D15 (with thermal paste); Case – Corsair 5000D Airflow; Fan setup – 3 front intakes, 3 top exhausts, 1 back exhaust; PBO disabled, Windows power settings balanced, Nvidia Control Panel defaults.
I’ve been testing benchmarks from Cinebench R23, Heaven Benchmark, and Superposition using HWInfo. With Cinebench I’m seeing CPU temps peak at 65°C and stay around 61°C under full load across all cores. Core voltages are near 1.025V at 3.5-3.8GHz. This aligns with typical performance.
However, Heaven Benchmark shows a different story. My GPU temps sit between 78-82°C, but CPU temps climb to 75°C sometimes, reaching up to 85°C during heavy use. At lower loads (5-10%), I consistently see a steady 1.4V with clocks spiking to 4.5GHz – even some cores hit 5GHz. This isn’t what I expected from a CPU benchmark.
Another odd point is the Power Reporting Deviation in Heaven, which drops to a low 55% – way below the 90-110% range it should maintain. This is unusual and raises my concerns.
Additionally, my performance in games isn’t improving either; I’ve noticed CPU temps spike to 86°C during loading screens in Outerworlds. It’s confusing – I’m not sure what’s causing this.
I’d really appreciate any advice or insights on how to address these issues.