Core temp difference during stress testing. Should I reapply thermal paste?

[paw4444]

The second core seems quite a bit cooler than the rest. Should I reapply thermal paste or is this normal?

https://s32.postimg.org/n4tlob0s5/Stress_testing_CPU_Core_Temp_Difference.png

 

[Rogue Leader]

Those temps are fine under stress testing, its possible the thermal sensor is a bit off for that core.

Thermal paste is more of a one time exercise. You either did it right or wrong and it lasts WAY longer than many people here think.

 

[paw4444]

Thank you for your answer!
I leave it as it is. Temps are also much lower when doing real work and not synthetic stress testing.