The I5 10600K handles heat better than the R5 3600 due to its improved thermal design and cooling efficiency.
The I5 10600K handles heat better than the R5 3600 due to its improved thermal design and cooling efficiency.
Hey there, I saw your question about CPU performance differences. It sounds like you're comparing your Ryzen 5 3600 with someone who has a 10600K. While the higher TDP of the 10600K usually means higher heat output, your friend's cooler stays around 25°C compared to yours at about 36°C. That suggests the architecture and cooling efficiency might play a bigger role than just TDP. Power usage also seems lower on his side, which could be due to better power delivery or thermal design. It’s definitely worth digging deeper into how each architecture handles workloads and cooling. Let me know if you want more details!
Check if you're using the identical cooler and inquire about its performance under heavy use.
He’s operating at 1.1 volts while the 10600K handles 4.5 GHz on auto, and everything runs cooler. Both have identical AIO coolers.
Idle temps à 25°C semblent très bas. Je pense qu'il y a probablement un problème avec la mesure. En tout cas, de nombreux facteurs peuvent influencer la température. Le type de boîtier, les ventilateurs, la méthode d'installation du refroidisseur, le produit de la chaleur de dissipation utilisés, etc. Il ne faut pas seulement comparer les TDP d'Intel et AMD, car ils sont calculés différemment. À 36°C en veille, tout va bien, rien d'inquiétant.
He operates with a Silverstone PermaFrost 240mm AIO, while I use the same model but a 360mm version. No adjustments were made in the BIOS regarding voltage or clock speeds. I’m curious about how he manages such low temperatures. Also, the power usage during idle was around 19 watts, whereas my CPU uses about 40 watts. Could this difference be the cause of the high idle consumption?
See the edits I made to my last post. On top of what I already said, "idle" is not really defined. Your CPU is always doing something. You don't have anything to worry about.
Idle periods and energy use aren't the main factors. Focus on comparing load temperatures and power levels. Power usage must be measured precisely with a power meter connected to the outlet. A reading of 25c at idle is only feasible if the surrounding room temperature is below 15°C. Ensure both parties use identical monitoring software—Hwinfo64 works best.
I just installed a 10600k system yesterday and, without side-by-side comparisons, I believe it handles heat better than my 3700X at stock settings. That’s not surprising. The 10600k has a TDP of 125W. In the stock build I tested, Prime95 small FFT ran smoothly at about 130W with the CPU clocked at 4.5 GHz. The Ryzen 65W CPUs (3600, 3700X) cap at around 88W even at stock. So the Intel processor draws more power, but it doesn’t get hotter—just because it’s larger. Temperatures with Zen 2 have been an issue due to the tighter process, causing more heat density. The overall heat might be lower, but until it can dissipate more effectively, it stays concentrated in a smaller space.
Idle periods aren't the main concern. Ryzen processors usually run at higher boost speeds and background work, making them seem warmer compared to Intel models. The 10600k features an updated IHS/DIE design that significantly improves heat dissipation compared to earlier versions. Other elements include room temperature, the graphics card being used (which can greatly influence CPU temperatures if it's a strong heater), case ventilation, and overall cooling performance.