FX-8370

[Dew2277]

Hello,

 

What is the max safe operating temperature of the processor FX-8370?

 

I got an answer from AMD's support site saying: 

 

"Response and Service Request History:

As I understand that you wish to know the maximum safe operating temperature for FX-8370 processor. If I have missed out any critical information on your email please get back to me as my suggestions may change. But do not worry as am here to help you.

I confirm you that maximum safe operating temperature of FX-8370 processor is 61.1°C.

Please refer below link to know more about FX-8370 processor.

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-8370.html

AMD Global Customer Care"

 

But can that be trusted 100%?

[Guest]

62c

[Oshino Shinobu]

Yes, that is correct. 

[Mecami]

I falsely generalized the temperature guidelines for newer generation cpus.. sorry.

 

After some further investigation, really turns out to be around 65°C~ on the cores themselves.

[Guest]

Just now, Mecami said:

61.1°C? Bullshit, probably saying that just to be on the safe side in case it gets damaged from high temps.

For cpus I'd say about up to 80-85°C in extremely high use scenarios (e.g. Prime95) is still fine.

AMD is different. Don't say anything if you don't know. 

[Mecami]

Just now, Alexokan said:

AMD is different. Don't say anything if you don't know. 

Yepp I've just noticed after some further investigation, I'm editing it right now, sorry guys!

[Oshino Shinobu]

1 minute ago, Mecami said:

61.1°C? Bullshit, probably saying that just to be on the safe side in case it gets damaged from high temps.

For cpus I'd say about up to 80-85°C in extremely high use scenarios (e.g. Prime95) is still fine.

Nope. For core temps, the 8370 seems to start throttling at around 65C. For socket temps, around 81C is safe. 

[anticeon]

Skylake also have terible temperature operation. not suitbale for my tropical country.

[Dabombinable]

40 minutes ago, Alexokan said:

AMD is different. Don't say anything if you don't know. 

How come then my Phenom II P920 (POS) and N970 (still very good) only thermal throttle at 100^oC?

[Dew2277]

Hey, thanks for all the answers

 

I just wanted to know the temperature cause of a company that built a computer for me is saying that AMD hasn't given an exact number for the FX-8370 for its safe operating temperature.

 

They don't trust the temperature i gave them (61,1c) and they say its fine to run at 71c+.

It is true that the chip can run with higher temperatures but I want the chip to last as long as possible.

Even if the higher temperatures do not cause any damage to the chip I still want to be under the factory limit.

[Sintezza]

AMD FX cpu´s dont have individual temp sensors per core.

62°C to 65°C on socket temp is about right.

[Dabombinable]

6 hours ago, Sintezza said:

AMD FX cpu´s dont have individual temp sensors per core.

62°C to 65°C on socket temp is about right.

Which is to this day odd as the previous CPU based on K10 had a temperature sensor for each core-and they didn't need an algorithm to get the right temperature.

[i_build_nanosuits]

62c according to AMD....the sensor if far away (well...not really...but in the CPU world it is) from the CPU core...when you read 62c...it's a lot more than that within the core...stick to 65c max for CPU and 72c max for socket temps...also watch motherboard VRM temps those must not go much out of specs either.

[Nena Trinity]

68c max is what AMD claims!

[Sintezza]

17 hours ago, Dabombinable said:

Which is to this day odd as the previous CPU based on K10 had a temperature sensor for each core-and they didn't need an algorithm to get the right temperature.

 

That is not realy that odd.

This is because the architectual diffrence between K10 and Bulldozer.

 

The phenom 6 cores for example had 6 real individual cores on te die.

 

Bulldozer CMT architecture is designed diffrently.

FX 8 cores for example, have 4 modules with each 2 "integer" processing cores sharing cache and fpu.

Both integer cores do have their own fpp, and there for they basicly can execute 8 threads simultanously.

But technically a FX8 core does not have 8 "real" individual "stand alone" cores on the die.

And there for no individual temp sensor per core.

 

[Dabombinable]

7 hours ago, Sintezza said:

 

That is not realy that odd.

This is because the architectual diffrence between K10 and Bulldozer.

 

The phenom 6 cores for example had 6 real individual cores on te die.

 

Bulldozer CMT architecture is designed diffrently.

FX 8 cores for example, have 4 modules with each 2 "integer" processing cores sharing cache and fpu.

Both integer cores do have their own fpp, and there for they basicly can execute 8 threads simultanously.

But technically a FX8 core does not have 8 "real" individual "stand alone" cores on the die.

And there for no individual temp sensor per core.

 

They could have still had a thermal sensor for each module, or at least one for the entire package temperature.

[LokiFire]

62c, has been since Phenom II.

[Dabombinable]

Just now, LokiFire said:

62c, has been since Phenom II.

Not quite. My N970 and P920 (still hate that chip-clock speed+IMC really gimps it) are safe up to 100^oC, which is where they start thermal throttling (as it is the N970 hits 80^oC on a normal day when under full load).

[BadBacon]

On 3/18/2016 at 7:21 AM, Sintezza said:

AMD FX cpu´s dont have individual temp sensors per core.

62°C to 65°C on socket temp is about right.

 

On 3/18/2016 at 5:45 AM, Dew2277 said:

Hello,

 

What is the max safe operating temperature of the processor FX-8370?

 

I got an answer from AMD's support site saying: 

 

"Response and Service Request History:

As I understand that you wish to know the maximum safe operating temperature for FX-8370 processor. If I have missed out any critical information on your email please get back to me as my suggestions may change. But do not worry as am here to help you.

I confirm you that maximum safe operating temperature of FX-8370 processor is 61.1°C.

Please refer below link to know more about FX-8370 processor.

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-8370.html

AMD Global Customer Care"

 

But can that be trusted 100%?

For safe operation, I would agree to it being close to if not below 60C. Honestly anything above that will kill the lifespan of your CPU overtime. I have a overclocked FX-8350 at 4.6 GHz operating around 55-58C. Cooling is a must so buy a water cooler or a big ass Heatsink. Besides the TJ Max of the 8370 is the same as the 8350. The 8370 is just overclocked higher out of the box. Same applies for the FX 9000's.