CPU socket temp vs core temp, 5800x

[ChronicMayhem]

So, I read the socket temp is supposed to to be higher. However currently my Socket temp is 32C and the core at idle is 38-40C. What does this mean? did i not use enough paste?

[GuiltySpark_]

No, you're fine as is. Can you link what you read?

[ChronicMayhem]

3 minutes ago, rickeo said:

No, you're fine as is. Can you link what you read?

one was another thread on this forum

 

[YoungBlade]

I don't know why anyone would say that socket temp is "supposed to be" higher than core temps. It often is for Ryzen, but that doesn't mean there's anything wrong if it isn't.

 

What are your temps like under load? That's the real question for whether or not your cooling solution is working properly.

[Levent]

15 minutes ago, Public Nuisance said:

one was another thread on this forum

For future reference, never consider information that is 7 years old, and on a older platform to be relevant for your hardware. That being said, core temperature is what you should be aware of.

[freeagent]

Use HWinfo64.

[ChronicMayhem]

7 hours ago, YoungBlade said:

I don't know why anyone would say that socket temp is "supposed to be" higher than core temps. It often is for Ryzen, but that doesn't mean there's anything wrong if it isn't.

 

What are your temps like under load? That's the real question for whether or not your cooling solution is working properly.

I adjusted the PBO limits and played with the curve optimizer and so at 100% load on all cores I hit 85% max

[Guest]

You'd be better off to use HWInfo64 with your 5800X while it's proven to be a bit more reliable. It also will feature many more sensor readings for you to have a bunch of questions about. haha (jk). 

 

Also, try not to run multiple monitoring apps at the same time. Sometimes this can skew readings.

 

GLHF!