Different CPU temps on dual core

**rbscooby** · #1 23rd Oct 2008, 13:54

as it says on the tin really.

bit more info:

on the stuff that came with the Heatsink and using the bios to control the fan to around 40C, but the difference in core temps is around 10C, Core 1 temp 50 - 53C, core 2 temp 40 - 42, what is the fault here?

used 3 different programmes and all report the same difference

running AMD Athlon X2 5200+ (windsor) on vista home premium SP1

**Coolyxxx** · #2 23rd Oct 2008, 22:07

Hey, My cores are a bit like that too. Around 10C difference. I made a thread before, and everyone said it was fine. Don't worry, shouldn't be any fault.

**ghbnic** · #3 24th Oct 2008, 00:26

same here with my 4600+ dualcore always been 10-15C difference so wouldnt worry about it.

**thingie2** · #4 24th Oct 2008, 01:06

Yea, there will always be differences, it's nothing to worry about. It will just be that one core is being used more than the other, which is normal.

**rbscooby** · #5 24th Oct 2008, 06:57

ok then makes sense if some programs are still only using one core, thanks guys, and are those temps about right as well, are they safe?

**thingie2** · #6 24th Oct 2008, 10:57

Yea, those temps are fine, CPU's in general can mange upto and over 70C, I'm not sure about that specific CPU, but that temp is fine for all.

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