CPU temp and CPU core temp

[Resonance]

So, this is just a quick little question...
I've always used the CPU temp to gauge the temp of my CPU, but i've been seeing many people using the cpu core temp to gauge it.
I use cpuid hardware monitor and aisuite to reference the cpu temps, which i think are a bit high, around 39-41c just moderately using my pc. although, the cpu core temps are around 26c. should i use core temps as a reference or cpu temp? (i know fx processors get hot)

other info:
vcore at 1.32v
4.4ghz
h100 in push only, at 2.1k rpm

 

[dugdiamond]

the amd chips have no 'real' sensor-port for reading temps.

cpuid and other hw-monitors are really designed for intel chips, and they (and i) have the code for it.

amd chip heat-readings are gathered from a custom-driver built (packed) into a .dll. this driver is unpacked and run for the duration of the monitor process, and destroy upon application.end.

that temp you've got is not high..... 40-50 is fine for a stock cooler... so your reading is spot on for the H100

 

[Resonance]

So this custom-driver is what is providing the information for what the temps "could" be?

Edit: The cpu core and cpu temps are negligible in this case? or should i just look at the difference between temps at load and idle on either?

 

[dugdiamond]

always test your temps on load, never while idle

'folding' is a good way to test the stability and temps

 

[CPMFW]

yes folding really kicks the cpu´s backside