Different CPU temp readings?

[lamdnhan]

Bonjour,

 

Recently, I built a system with Asus Z97i-Plus + 4690K cooled ith CM Seidon 120M. All running latest firmware.

 

When running benchmark (still with stock clock speed), the temperature readings from Asus AI suite and RealTemp, CPUID are different. I'm talking about over 40 degree different!

 

Asus software shows around 40-50*C during benchmark, however RealTemp and CPUID jump from 40 to over 90*C within 30 seconds.

 

What reading should I trust?

[Queek]

@lamdnhan

There are two different sensor locations.  AI Suite is a temperature on the back of the socket (or something very similar to that), and RealTemp, CPUID, Coretemp, etc. show the extrapolated temperatures of the cores themselves.  

So trust the RealTemp ones.  

 

It should also be noted that you shouldn't use synthetic tests (ie. benchmarks) unless you're using manual voltage on your chip.  On auto settings, extra voltage will be applied, which results in higher temperatures like the ones you saw.  

[Leonard]

RealTemp could need a refreshing of the sensors. If i remember correctly it is file>refresh.

 

You should use AIDA64 for proper readings.

[LogicalDrm]

Which benchmark you were using? 90C is really high for your cooling. Are you sure that you have installed cooler correctly?