The question asks for the Sub-par Cinebench R23 score on a specific device or system.
The question asks for the Sub-par Cinebench R23 score on a specific device or system.
I recently purchased this Asus Zenbook Pro 14 OLED laptop a few days ago and have been conducting some benchmarks. It features an Intel Core i9-13900H processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card. I've viewed several videos about the device and read various online reviews. According to those sources, the i9-13900H can reach up to around 19000 in the multicore Cinebench R23 test (the test was performed on this laptop: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-...-r...187.0.html). It's not identical in specifications, but the CPU is similar. The best score I've achieved so far is 16263. I've tried performance mode, adjusted battery settings, and removed almost everything running on the machine except Cinebench, but nothing improved. The CPU temperature stays around 95-98°C and throttles during stress tests. Is this typical? I'm not very familiar with laptop technology, but I assumed the CPU shouldn't drop below 100°C under load. I've considered repasting the unit, though I can't confidently justify it right now. In real-world high-load situations, the CPU rarely reaches 80°C, which seems reasonable to me.
tl;dr I'm puzzled about how anyone could achieve such high scores on this CPU with this laptop.
Hey there,
Most makers use BDPROCHOT throttling and usually choose a PROCHOT value lower than the chip's heat capacity. This means when you hit 95°C, it starts throttling. You can use Throttlestop to identify the exact cause. It includes an in-built benchmark (TS Bench) that helps clarify what’s happening.
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When the benchmark runs, it might trigger one or more throttling indicators: PL1, PL2, EDP Other, PROCHOT. Red lights signal throttling, while yellow ones suggest possible throttling. Once you understand this, you’ll know what steps to take. TS also offers the benefit of undervolting your CPU, which can help keep temperatures lower, boost clock speeds for longer, and improve overall endurance.
You might also consider simple fixes like using a cooling pad (which mainly helps during idle periods) or reapplying thermal paste on the CPU. With quality paste such as Noctua NT-H2, you could potentially reduce temperatures by about 3-5°C.