AMD Socket AM5 Temperature Readings

In our new CPU cooler reviews, you'll find a chart (like the one below), depicting the CPU temperature across the entire TDP range. This range spans from idle temperatures to the thermal throttle point, providing a quick visual representation of how well a tested CPU cooler performs as the heat load increases. We provide two charts, one at a cooler's maximum RPM and one at a noise normalized 45 dBA at 15 cm

AMD Socket AM5 Max Heat Load

Below, you will find our new maximum heat load chart, which indicates the sustained wattage each cooler can handle during testing before experiencing thermal throttling. Essentially, the higher the wattage a cooler can manage, the better it performs in challenging conditions. While every processor and system is unique with many factors, it gives us a useful idea of what both Air and AIO coolers can do.

AMD Socket AM5 Set TDP Results

Our new review style replaces the base clock / overclocked results with charts at specific TDPs, which demonstrate cooling performance at a certain power level. The lower wattage results give us a better idea of how a CPU cooler performs with entry-level processors. On the other hand, the mid and high TDP tests show the cooling performance under a heavy load for mid-range and high-end AMD and Intel CPUs.