Core i3 2120 1 core runs HOTTER

[vehlor]

Hello
Core 1 is always between 5C and 7C hotter than core 0. Is this normal? I am using stock cooler and a non expensive asrock h61 mobo.
Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

Yeah, it's fine. I have one core on my 2500K that is basically the same way (more like 3-5C, for me). It's normal, though, if for no other reason than one core is being used more than the other.

 

[nekulturny]

The one core is being.... *reads DJ's post then leaves thread*

 

[vehlor]

Thanks!

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

You're welcome.

 

[adamdbz]

I just got my 2120 and core 1 is cooler by 8c
Strange
-Adam Ericson

 

[amuffin]

There will always be temp fluctuation

For EX:
1 core of my 2600K has a 9C difference