CPU temperature on q-code display?

[adroit14]

So in the bios for my motherboard, there's an option to have the CPU temperature displayed on the q-code display. Well, i enabled that function and i was comparing the q-code temp display to the temps on HWmontior, and they were about 5 or more apart. Has anyone that has an asus mobo had this issue? W Hat would cause the temps to be different.

[Droidbot]

Are you checking package or actual core temps?

[adroit14]

6 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

Are you checking package or actual core temps?

Both

[StormEye]

ASUS mobos seem to take measurements from the socket and/or CPU die, not the actual cores of CPU.

 

I have Rampage IV Extreme Black Edition which comes with OC Panel that displays temperature. It's never accurate to determine CPU temp this way, but it's just something cool to see.