What software should I use to test my CPU?

[Skreedles]

What software should I use to test my CPU? My CPU is an i5 4690k. and where should I download said software?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Test for what? What are you trying to determine?

 

[SantaOnRs]

Try using prime 95.

 

[Rocking Durgesh]

Recent versions of Prime95 such as 28.5 run AVX code on your processor's Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically high temperatures. Try the newer version of prime95 26.6

 

[Darkbreeze]

Here: http://windows-downloads-center.blogspot.com/2011/04/prime95-266.html

 

[CompuTronix]

Recent versions of Prime95 such as 28.5 run AVX code on your processor's Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically high temperatures. Try the newer version of prime95 26.6

Oops ... correction ... you meant 26.6 is the latest pre-AVX version.

CT

 

[CompuTronix]

Hi darkbreeze 😀

 

[Darkbreeze]

Hi darkbreeze 😀

Heh, what's up bro. If you didn't see it, and there's not much to it yet, but I started that megathread sticky on Piledriver CPUs. It's a sticky under CPUS and if you have any suggestions or advice for me regarding content or organization I'd be happy to hear them. Feel free to comment at the thread or PM if you do.

 

[CompuTronix]

I'll be glad to check it out and get back to you!

 

[Skreedles]

Last time I used Prime 95 on this processor the temperature went really high.

 

[CompuTronix]

Last time I used Prime 95 on this processor the temperature went really high.

Skreedles,

Core i 2nd, 3rd and 4th Generation CPU's have AVX (Advanced Vector Extension) instruction sets. Recent versions of Prime95 such as 28.5 run AVX code on the Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically high temperatures. The FPU test in the software utility AIDA64 shows the same results.

Prime95 v26.6 produces temperatures on 3rd and 4th Generation processors more consistent with 2nd Generation, which also have AVX instructions, but do not suffer from thermal extremes due to having a soldered Integrated Heat Spreader and a 35% larger Die.

Please download Prime95 version 26.6 - http://windows-downloads-center.blogspot.com/2011/04/prime95-266.htm

Run only Small FFT’s for 10 minutes.

Your Core temperatures will test 10 to 20C lower.

Please read this Tom’s Sticky: Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

Thanks,

CT

 

[CompuTronix]

Skreedles,

Getting back to the point of your thread, here's a list of CPU stress testing utilities:

AIDA64
HeavyLoad
Intel Burn Test
Intel Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool
Linpack
OCCT
Prime95 26.6

Sorry I don't have the links handy.

CT

 

[Darkbreeze]

And if the temps still go too high when using the appropriate Prime version, it may be that the heatsink was improperly mounted or pasted. Incorrect mounting pressure is quite often a source of high temps as is using too much or too little thermal paste.

Poor case airflow can also contribute. If you only have a single front or rear fan working, or in overclocked situations, even if you have both front and rear fans, which may not be sufficient requiring additional front or top fans, the airflow can make a big impact. CPU and GPU coolers don't work real well if they are simply blowing hot air through their respective heatsinks.