You can use a thermal sensor or a monitoring software to track your CPU temperature.
You can use a thermal sensor or a monitoring software to track your CPU temperature.
amd software shows cpu temperature as the core temp in hwmonitor, while motherboard software displays it as the package temperature. Often the package temp is 5-10 degrees higher than the cores. For measurement, you should use the one that matches your actual usage—when idle or light load, the package is usually between 40-45°C, rarely up to 50°C, but it can reach about 60°C during heavy use. Make sure your thermal paste application is correct.
HWInfo serves as an effective measurement utility. The main readings come from the individual dies, and they release heat into the integrated heat spreader (IHS), the silvered layer over the dies you apply thermal paste to. Package temperature reflects the overall CPU state. These readings and changes are standard. It's common for package temps to be higher than core temps. For overclocking, both factors matter, but understanding these numbers is key if you're adjusting performance. In my view, your application of thermal compound looks solid—great work! Edit: updated reference to HWInfo.
It's well known for inaccurate readings on modern CPUs, particularly Ryzen. HWInfo performs much better as a sensor monitoring tool. Your results look typical for a Ryzen 5000/7000 model, but without more details about your specific chip and cooling setup it's difficult to confirm.
I have a 5600g with an aftermarket CPU cooler and two case fans, which seems to be what budget models are called. The thermal paste I used was Arctic MX 4, which I stored in my desk drawer for about two weeks before applying it.
Those temperatures look reasonable. A 40°C idle is typical for Ryzen 5000 series processors, and it's difficult to bring them down further.
I felt a bit concerned since I previously had a Ryzen 3 2200G before switching to the 5600G, which usually ran around 30-35% idle. Even at full load, it reached up to 60%.
It depends on the room conditions, but typically a PC sits around 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.