I5 2500k, Higher Voltages Lower Performance?

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Hi! I have a question guys, can higher voltage increases lower the CPU performance? It seems like I am getting better performance out my I5 2500k at 4.4ghz 1.35 volts than at 4.5ghz with 1.36 volts? Is this a thing or am I doing something wrong? My cooler is a Hyper 212 EVO and my MOBO is an ASUS P8P67. Thanks!
 
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Yeah you are likely hitting thermal throttling issues. The EVO 212 is an entry level enthusiast air cooler. You need to get a dual-fan CPU cooler like my Noctua NH-D14 (or the newer D15) or go with a closed loop water cooler like Corsair's H100/110 series if you want to get above 4.4GHz successfully.

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My temps were a bit high under 100% load, at 4.5 I'm talking about reaching 85 degrees celcius while with 4.4 it reaches 72 ish
 
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Yeah you are likely hitting thermal throttling issues. The EVO 212 is an entry level enthusiast air cooler. You need to get a dual-fan CPU cooler like my Noctua NH-D14 (or the newer D15) or go with a closed loop water cooler like Corsair's H100/110 series if you want to get above 4.4GHz successfully.

 
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