The processor generates excessive heat.
The processor generates excessive heat.
Your ratings match expectations. Your maximum voltage output is optimal.
I just checked cinebench earlier and noticed the temperatures were around 76°C while downloading Steam games. After running the Multi-Core Test, the temps quickly fell to about 70-71°C with all cores at 4.2-4.3GHz. The results look decent, though I don’t see any clear average numbers that stand out. Some users online report much higher or lower values, but they also mention never exceeding 70°C with a DH-12 setup. Voltage readings from CPU-Z show around 1.45V, though I haven’t taken a direct measurement.
These voltages and frequencies are typical. 88c is normal when your GPU is running, generating over 350 watts of heat inside the case. With a fast download speed, you might even need significant CPU power to handle data compression and maintain performance. Linus was showing a 5950x connection that struggled to keep up. Your current temperatures should be higher than during light usage, right?
95c is the throttle setting for Zen3, anything below that is seen as "normal" by AMD. Most users strive to stay under 90c. Without your GPU active and Steam updates, your actual low-usage temperatures should be lower than during Cinebench runs. If you reach 88c while the GPU is on, that's typical. If your AIO sits at the front as an intake, it will perform better without drawing heat through it.
Hey! The temperatures we expect have actually increased over the past few years. I keep looking at that core temperature whenever it reaches 80°C, though o.O I think I’ll add more fans if needed. GPU temperatures stay well under 70°C at all times.
Run all settings off and verify actual performance under minimal load. If temperatures remain elevated compared to benchmarks, the issue likely lies in your data transfer speed or GPU utilization. The reported power draw doesn’t reflect true light workloads.
They really do. See how my 5800x performed in CP2077? No throttling involved. The main issue isn’t the GPU limiting airflow—it’s that your temperatures are too high. If they’re above what you prefer, consider a negative PBO curve.
A 280MM front AIO could actually perform better than overloading your GPU, even with a 360. That would be a big hassle to adjust, but since you're already under 90°C, it makes sense. If the AIO fits in front, it would be more suitable for your CPU. I think a negative PBO curve is great—it keeps temps down and boosts speed. Win win. The negative curve reduces voltage at each frequency, which helps lower temperatures across all frequencies and lets it run faster at stock power limits.