CPU Clock Multiplier question

[lansanov]

Hello, i have an i7 8700 non k which runs quite hot, 40 degrees Celsius idle and 70 degrees celcius when gaming. I noticed that if i cap cpu clock multiplier to its base speed (3.2 GHz), it lowered down temps while gaming, from 70 degrees, i went down 55 degrees max. Is there an adverse effect on capping cpu clock speed multiplier by 32(3.2 GHz)?

I have an Auros H370 Gaming 3, GTX 1080 WIndforce from Gigabyte, 2666MHZ 2 x 8g Ram T-force delta

Thanks

 

[jay32267]

The only adverse affect is you run slower.

that being said....I think your temps are fine and I wouldn't cap it.

 

[lansanov]

The only adverse affect is you run slower.

that being said....I think your temps are fine and I wouldn't cap it.

Thanks! I just needed confirmation. 😀

 

[jay32267]

You're welcome. I wouldn't start getting concerned until I saw it approaching 80.
Most GPUs run hotter....I've seen up to 85 on my NVidia cards.