Different temp readings on my 5700 XT during stress test

[Anon7mous]

System:

Case: Fractal Meshify C

Fans: Additional 2x 140mm intake noctua fans

CPU cooler: Dark rock pro 4

GPU: Sapphire pulse 5700 XT

 

So I started the GPU test in Furmark and I opened Global WattMan. What shocked me is that the two apps had totally different readings on my GPU temps

 

So during the test I got the following numbers:

1. Furmark 89 C max, 87-88 C most of the time

2. Global WattMan 74 C max, avg 70 C

 

I got two questions:

 

1. Which one is correct? What can I do to clarify this?

2. What temps should I be expecting considering the components that I have?

 

[Meganter]

4 minutes ago, Anon7mous said:

 

 

Do it again with GPU-Z installed but I think WattMan would be more accurate.

[Anon7mous]

25 minutes ago, Plouffe said:

 

Do it again with GPU-Z installed but I think WattMan would be more accurate.

I did it again with GPU-Z. 

So my GPU hot spot is 89 C (this to me looks really high considering the case and extra fans that I have). The "graphics driver" GPU temp is 70 C according to GPU-Z.

 

Should I accept such temps or can I do something to improve this? Is this even normal?

[Meganter]

1 minute ago, Anon7mous said:

I did it again with GPU-Z. 

So my GPU hot spot is 89 C (this to me looks really high considering the case and extra fans that I have). The "graphics driver" GPU temp is 70 C according to GPU-Z.

 

Should I accept such temps or can I do something to improve this? Is this even normal?

 

I think the accurate one are WattMan and GPU-Z 70°C is totally fine for a GPU. My own is around 70-75°C with the case closed with 3x140mm front intake  but it's a 3 fan cards.

[Anon7mous]

8 minutes ago, Plouffe said:

 

I think the accurate one are WattMan and GPU-Z 70°C is totally fine for a GPU. My own is around 70-75°C with the case closed with 3x140mm front intake  but it's a 3 fan cards.

Alright. So basically I should look at the GPU temp given by the driver and not the hotspot temp which is almost 20 C higher?

[Deli]

3 minutes ago, Anon7mous said:

Alright. So basically I should look at the GPU temp given by the driver and not the hotspot temp which is almost 20 C higher?

Yes

[Meganter]

1 minute ago, Anon7mous said:

Alright. So basically I should look at the GPU temp given by the driver and not the hotspot temp which is almost 20 C higher?

 

Yes I think so. 

 

You can try again with a set fan curves, let's say at 100% it will be noisy. The temp should be really less than that.

 

I sometimes use the overlay (ctrl+shift+o I think) and it is pretty accurate.

[Anon7mous]

Thanks guys!

[Meganter]

Just now, Anon7mous said:

Thanks guys!

You're welcome