I have a small form factor gaming PC that I love, but it’s not without its flaws. With the RTX 4090 crammed into a toaster-sized case, there’s not much space for a cooler on top of my Ryzen 7 7800X3D. This has resulted in high fan noise and worrisome temperatures as I play games, keeping me on edge about the safety of my PC. However, I may have found a solution to ease my concerns.
Enter Camomile, which promises a “one-click undervolt” for your CPU. Despite initially sounding like a marketing gimmick, the app actually managed to lower my CPU temperatures with minimal impact on performance, surprising me with its effectiveness and simplicity.
A word of caution
Prior to discussing further, it’s important to mention Outbyte, the developer behind Camomile. Outbyte specializes in PC tune-up tools catering to less tech-savvy users. While some of their past applications have been flagged as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), my personal experience with Camomile did not raise any red flags. However, it’s crucial to be aware of Outbyte’s reputation when considering using their apps.
Camomile, available for free, offers a simple interface displaying CPU, GPU, and SSD temperatures, along with basic settings adjustments. It doesn’t undervolt your CPU directly but rather tweaks power settings to limit processor boosting, resulting in lower temperatures at a slight performance cost.
| Camomile off | Camomile on | |
| Cinebench R24 multi-core | 1,081 | 941 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (4K Ultra) | 65.75 fps | 66.05 fps |
| Black Myth: Wukong (4K Cinematic) | 44 fps | 44 fps |
While there was a noticeable decrease in Cinebench performance with Camomile enabled, the reduced temperatures observed during gameplay far outweighed this trade-off. In both Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong, the app maintained performance while significantly lowering CPU temperatures, providing a compelling thermal solution for gaming setups.
