SER5 Max CPU Temp

PDMax

SER5 Max BIOS CPU temperature reading seems to not agree with other popular CPU temperature applications. Should I use the BIOS hardware reported temperature or that from Core Temp or HWiNFO64? It appears that the BIOS Fan settings rely on the BIOS CPU temperature readings, so, the fans do run fast most of the time. These three CPU temps were taken within 1 minute of each other. See the attached for more information.

Support-03

Hello there,
There could be several reasons why the CPU temperature reading in BIOS does not agree with other popular CPU temperature applications:
1. Calibration Differences: Different applications may use different calibration methods or algorithms to measure and interpret CPU temperature. This can lead to variations in readings between different software.

2. Sensor Offset: The CPU temperature sensor in your motherboard may have an offset that affects the readings. This means that the actual temperature may be accurate, but the reported value is slightly off. Different software may handle this offset differently, leading to discrepancies in readings.

3. Sampling Rate: Some CPU temperature applications may update the temperature reading more frequently, while the BIOS may have a slower sampling rate. This can result in different readings at any given moment.

4. Software Compatibility: Different software may interact with the CPU temperature sensor in different ways, leading to variations in readings. The software may also rely on different drivers or APIs, which can affect accuracy.

5. Background Processes: Running multiple CPU temperature monitoring applications simultaneously can interfere with each other and cause inconsistent readings. It is recommended to run only one application at a time to get accurate results.

If you are concerned about the accuracy of the CPU temperature reading, it is advisable to compare the readings from multiple software and consider the average value. Additionally, monitoring the CPU temperature during different workload scenarios can help identify any abnormal temperature spikes or inconsistencies.

PDMax

Support-03 replied at 2023-09-30 12:05
Hello there,
There could be several reasons why the CPU temperature reading in BIOS does not agree  ...

Thanks for explaining the reasons behind variations in CPU temperature readings. Using a popular Windows 11 benchmarking tool whilst using three separate CPU temperature monitoring applications, each tracked my Ser5 Max CPU temperatures to within one half of a degree celsius within 1 to 2 seconds of each other. Temperature ranged from a low of 43 to a high of 87.9 degress and peak power usage was measured at about 53 watts. Do these readings seem normal?

Support-03

PDMax replied at 2023-10-08 10:48
Thanks for explaining the reasons behind variations in CPU temperature readings. Using a popular W ...

Hello there,

Yes, it is normal as long as it is less than 95 ℃.