Core temp and cpu temp are normally two different temps.
In my speedfan setup I've got both cpu temp & core temp. (If memory serves me correctly the actual core temp reading is something relatively new that comes directly from the cpu as opposed to cpu temp which I believe is taken off of the mobo)
For my setup core temp typically lags cpu temp by 3 or 4 deg c.
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