Yes, CPU undervolting can lead to artifacting.
Yes, CPU undervolting can lead to artifacting.
It's clear the temperature is dropping, 40C seems quite mild. Forecasts indicate a rise to 45C during the peak summer months.
The temperatures during gaming hover near 82-83°C, yet benchmarks and OCCT stress tests show lower readings around 76-78°C. The case uses a CK500 from Deepcool, with three full-speed front fans, two at the top, and FC120 exhausts running at full speed. Airflow appears adequate. The cooler was secured until spring-loaded screws snapped, preventing further tightening—screws were adjusted with a half-turn in an alternate sequence.
The only unusual point is that Ryzen temperatures tend to be lower during gaming (since not all cores are active) compared to OCCT/CBR, but with a 40°C ambient it becomes quite acceptable. This means gaming at around 65°C and benchmarks at about 60°C can feel more realistic, reaching a comfortable 22°C ambient.