Question Seeking 13700K CPU schematic that shows the numbered core location

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Where can I get a 13700K cpu schematic that shows core locations by core number?

I have a problem with cores #5 and #7, they run much hotter than the others often spiking to 96C while everything else is much cooler. Hopefully that's a result of a bad TIM application or cooler tightening issue. It sure seems like cores 5 and 7 would be next to each other on one side of the middle from the heat diagrams I've found on the net. But which side? Maybe the numbering starts from the middle and moves outward? Guessing seems like not the best way to go about this. If I know where they are, I can more reliably diagnose if the problem is worse, or at least know where to pay special attention with liquid metal application should I need to delid.

Maybe the Noctua D-15 chromax idk why I bought has an imperfect plate? Maybe cuz I got tired of how ugly the D-15 is in my other build. Probably, but I just dont trust that black paint. Anyway, here's the stats after some CS2:

https://imgur.com/a/bLQpj67

***UPDATE: Well <Mod Edit> got weird.
I chatbot suggested that MultiCore/Turbo Enhancement might be choosing to stress those cores, and turn it off. Well things did change some, those cores were still the hottest but their temps were a bit lower but other cores started hitting 96C, once even 100C. I did get a little rough with my cooler doing some work inside and tightening it up after seemed to help, but not much. I must have done something in the bios (but I doubt it) because now the chip is throttling at 90C? It wasn't throttling when hitting 96 and 100.

Only solution is to start fresh and install a contact frame then see where things are. I'll update whenever that's up and running.
 
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StupidComputers said:
Where can I get a 13700K cpu schematic that shows core locations by core number?

I have a problem with cores #5 and #7, they run much hotter than the others often spiking to 96C while everything else is much cooler. Hopefully that's a result of a bad TIM application or cooler tightening issue. It sure seems like cores 5 and 7 would be next to each other on one side of the middle from the heat diagrams I've found on the net. But which side? Maybe the numbering starts from the middle and moves outward? Guessing seems like not the best way to go about this. If I know where they are, I can more reliably diagnose if the problem is worse, or at least know where to pay special attention with liquid metal application should I need to delid.

Maybe the Noctua D-15 chromax idk why I bought has an imperfect plate? Maybe cuz I got tired of how ugly the D-15 is in my other build. Probably, but I just dont trust that black paint. Anyway, here's the stats after some CS2:

https://imgur.com/a/bLQpj67
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Why do you believe such a graphic is available? There might be photomicrographs available, but why would you expect there to be an annotated picture ?
 
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uneven temperatures are normal.
CPU cores are located in different parts of the chip.

Try opening task manager/performance tab.
Right click on the cpu graph and select logical processors. You will see 16 performance cores on top.
I think numbered 0 to15 and 16 E cores below.

Run some tests where you know the usage.
If a game uses mostly P cores, you will see alternating cores in use.
I think this is avoiding hyperthreading when possible.

A very informative thing to do while gaming if you have a second monitor.
 
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kanewolf said:
Why do you believe such a graphic is available? There might be photomicrographs available, but why would you expect there to be an annotated picture ?
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And even if, how would someone adjust the thermal paste/liquid metal or cooler tension to compensate, putting a little bit more or less on these spots will not change anything after the cooler squeezes it all up.
 
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TerryLaze said:
And even if, how would someone adjust the thermal paste/liquid metal or cooler tension to compensate, putting a little bit more or less on these spots will not change anything after the cooler squeezes it all up.
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The Noctua D15 tightens on two sides only, so if I know where I'm missing I can adjust the mounting tightening or even orientation if need be. I could also use a different TIM application method.
 
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geofelt said:
uneven temperatures are normal.
CPU cores are located in different parts of the chip.

Try opening task manager/performance tab.
Right click on the cpu graph and select logical processors. You will see 16 performance cores on top.
I think numbered 0 to15 and 16 E cores below.

Run some tests where you know the usage.
If a game uses mostly P cores, you will see alternating cores in use.
I think this is avoiding hyperthreading when possible.

A very informative thing to do while gaming if you have a second monitor.
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That's the thing, I'm every scenario it's just these two physical cores getting hotter than the rest.
 
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