What is the package temp?

[laezyre]

I have a new 3570k cpu. When using HWmonitor application, I get the cores #0 through #3 and the package temperatures. The package temp is always higher than the 4 core temps, sometimes by over 12 degrees C. What is the package temp and what significance is it? When intel says to keep the temp below 62.7 degree C, which temp is this?

 

[Maximilian]

So... you have a hot package? Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

I always assumed that package temp was a calculated value based on the 4 core temps and it wasn't physically measured anywhere, that's probably wrong though if yours is 12 degrees higher.

Case temperature is what you should keep below 62 degrees, they call it the Tcase i believe. As long as your cores are under 90 degrees you are fine, they start throttling between 90 and 100 degrees. 80 degrees leaves a good margin of safety.

 

[justaguy168]

Case temperature is what you should keep below 62 degrees, they call it the Tcase i believe. As long as your cores are under 90 degrees you are fine, they start throttling between 90 and 100 degrees. 80 degrees leaves a good margin of safety.

Are the 62 / 90 degree values for all CPUs or just the one OP has? I have a i3-2100T LGA 1155 35W. And I assume you mean C not F?

 

[laezyre]

Thanks for the help Max. The package temp can be up to 12 degrees C higher than the lowest core temp. It's usually just a few degress higher than the highest core temp. Which monitoring program do you use? I don't see T case on HWmonitor anywhere.