Normal for 2 cores to run hotter then other 2 on a Q6600?

[Abrahm]

Hey guys,

So basically as the title says, 2 of my cores always run hotter then the other 2. Cores 0 and 3 idle at 43-41 while cores 1 and 2 idle at 37-39. While running orthos, core0 runs at 58* and core 3 runs at 56*, while cores 1 and 2 run at 51*. This is all on stock clocks and voltage with an arctic freezer7 pro. Is it normal for 2 of the cores to run hotter or did my hsf not seat properly?
Thanks for the help.

 

[Hatman]

Yes generally they are different temperaturs, usually different by 1degree or so.

 

[rammedstein]

there is 2 dies, so it is 100% normal for a temp variation of up to 7oC

 

[localcpuguy]

exactly what he said.

 

[Abrahm]

Ok cool, thanks for the help guys. Its my first build, my first time monitoring any temperatures, and going to be my first time overclocking, so I'm a little nervous and paranoid after dropping a bunch of money on this. Thanks for the help.