I've noticed that my Ryzen 5 5600 rarely goes above 50°C, even under full load, and usually averages around 48°C. I've had this CPU for a few years and it has always performed this way. I'm curious if this is typical, as I've seen others mention average temperatures around 65-75°C. I have a Thermalright CPU cooler and my setup is in a Lian Li Lancool 216 case, which I've heard is good for cooling. How can I tell if my CPU is working hard enough? If HWInfo shows 99% usage, does that mean it's functioning as it should? Should I consider overclocking since I just upgraded to a 9070XT?
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It sounds like everything is running great! Your CPU is likely just well-cooled due to good airflow and your cooler. It doesn't seem like there's any issue here at all.
Thanks for the reassurance! Should I think about overclocking it a little since my cooling is solid?