Turning off cores, increasing speed, standard temperatures for Phenom II X6 1055T
Turning off cores, increasing speed, standard temperatures for Phenom II X6 1055T
I have several queries regarding what I've learned and experienced. I turned off two cores on my Phenom X6, and the performance drop was only a few frames per second in CPU-heavy games. Temperatures are something I'm still figuring out—using CPUID HWMonitor, I'm unsure which readings to believe, whether it's the core temps or the CPUTIN values. The CPUTIN tends to be about 15-20°C higher than the core temperatures. Previously, when cores were off, the idle temps were around 38-45°C, and under load they reached 56°C. After disabling those two cores, the idle temps dropped to 24°C for cores and 38°C for CPUTIN during Prime95 tests, with a maximum of 46°C and 56°C under load. I've heard that AMD CPUs sometimes show incorrect CPUTIN readings, is that true? Also, with the cores disabled, my temperatures fell significantly while only a small performance change occurred. My motherboard has a 95W socket, and the Phenom uses 140W; I suspect disabling two cores also helps, given the HWMonitor still shows 140.60W for the package CPU. The motherboard is an ASRock 960G-M VG3. Now my main question is: if lowering those two cores does lower temps and power consumption, would it be safe to overclock the remaining cores above 2800MHz? I’d rather have four overclocked cores than six, mainly due to power concerns. Any advice would be appreciated!
It seems likely it's the 125W model. The maximum power consumption reported by CPU-Z comes from the CPUID instruction, possibly with some adjustment for overclocking or inaccuracies. The definitive answer would be found by taking the cooler off and examining the heat shield label that begins with "HTD55T..."
Always monitor core temperature. Consider using a different application if the one you're using is too complicated. I prefer HWinfo.
I question whether a 6-core processor actually delivers 140W. I remember there were two versions of the 1055T—one with 125W and another with 95W. A 140W model hasn't come up in my experience.
First, confirm your configuration. If the 6-core unit is now a 4-core, power consumption will decrease, but modifying it could reduce its lifespan. Also, poor 3-phase power delivery and missing heat sinks on the VRMs are concerns.
Always monitor core temperature. Consider using a different app if this one feels too complicated. I prefer HWinfo.
I question whether a 6-core processor is actually a 140W CPU. I remember there were two versions of the 1055T—one with 125W and another with 95W. A 140W model hasn’t come up in my experience.
First, confirm your setup. If the 6-core now appears as 4 cores, the power will decrease, but overclocking that board could reduce its lifespan. The 3-phase power delivery is poor, and there are no heat sinks on the VRMs.
Are the idle temperatures around 27°C and max load up to 45°C safe for the cores?
CPUTIN is at 61°C, so it’s a good choice to rely on since 62°C is the maximum for the 1055T as I’ve heard.
If it feels too hot, I can increase the fan speed. Is this really harming the CPU, or was it just a warning about faster failure? I’m willing to take that risk for better performance—40fps in GTA5 and Fallout 4 instead of 60fps. 😀
It depends on the specific model of the 1055T you possess. Some versions suggest a maximum temperature of 62°C, while others recommend up to 71°C. However, it's safe to say that exceeding the suggested peak temperature occasionally is acceptable.
It varies based on the specific model of the 1055T you own. Some versions suggest a maximum temperature of 62°C, while others recommend up to 71°C. Either way, it's safe. Reaching the peak near or just above the suggested limit is typical.
It depends on the specific model you're using. Some versions allow a peak temperature of 62°C, while others recommend up to 71°C. However, it's generally safe. Occasionally reaching just above the recommended maximum is normal. Regarding your second question, overclocking all four cores and disabling two might extend the motherboard's lifespan by reducing power consumption, though this isn't guaranteed. You seem to have found a suitable clock speed that stays under 55°C without causing crashes.
Whenever you reduce the power of components, it's beneficial. However, pushing the 4 cores to overclock might be just as challenging as using all 6 cores at their default speed. Especially if those 4 cores operate under greater load than the 6. Still, your maximum temperature of 55 is great.
Any time you can reduce the wattage of components, it's a positive sign. However, pushing the 4 cores to overclock might be as challenging as running all 6 cores at stock speed. Especially if the 4 cores operate at a higher load than the 6. Still, your maximum temperature of 55 is great.
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Any thoughts or recommendations? I thought for at least a year this model was rated at 125w though 😀
It seems likely it's the 125W model. The maximum power consumption reported by CPU-Z comes from the CPUID instruction, possibly with some adjustment for overclocking or inaccuracies. The definitive answer would be found by taking the cooler off and examining the heat shield label that begins with "HTD55T..."