HWinfo wrong CPU temp?

[Zardoz]

 

[Martin]

The CPU temperature shown by ASUS might be the external socket temperature, which CPU Package is the internal value.
Check individual core temperatures.

 

[Zardoz]

[img=800x500]https://img2.picload.org/image/dolgdool/snap1062.jpg[/img]

 

[Martin]

That confirms it - ASUS most probably shows the socket temperature.

 

[Zardoz]

Which means HWinfo is more precise and "real"?

 

[Martin]

Yes