x2 core temp question

[Hochi]

Is it normal for the 2 different cores to have different temps?

for example at idle core 1 is at 37c and core 2 is at 41-42 c

could this be by design?

my heatsink is seated properly.

Thanks

 

[MantisIT]

One may just be working harder than the other that's all.

 

[Hochi]

hrmm , both aren't showing any usage in the task manager