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This is idle btw.

thanks....
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All temperatures listed are for CPUs running at default speeds with stock coolers. To give you a better understanding of Intel and AMD CPU operating temps, I have included their temperatures at different usage levels:

Idle Temperature - Computer idling at Windows desktop (no open windows or programs)

Normal Temperature - Computer during heavy use (gaming, video editing, virtualization etc)

Max Temperature - Highest safe CPU temperature recommended by Intel or AMD

Most CPUs will begin to throttle (lower its clock speed to cut down heat) once they hit 95 to 105C. If temperatures rise further, the CPU will shut itself down to avoid permanent damage.

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Intel CPU Temps - Haswell

Core i3-4130
Core i5-4670K
Core i7-4770K

Idle Temp
34 to 38C
28 to 35C
34 to 39C

Normal Temp
50 to 61C
47 to 60C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
72C
72C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Ivy Bridge

Core i3-3220
Core i5-3570K
Core i7-3770K

Idle Temp
28 to 35C
28 to 35C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
50 to 62C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
65C
67C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Sandy Bridge

Core i3-2100
Core i5-2500K
Core i7-2600K

Idle Temp
30 to 37C
35 to 41C
32 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 62C
55 to 65C
47 to 60C

Max Temp
69C
72C
72C

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AMD APU Temps - Kaveri

A10-7850K

Idle Temp
28 to 33C

Normal Temp
49 to 60C

Max Temp
72.4C

AMD APU Temps - Richland

A6-6400K
A10-6800K

Idle Temp
28 to 37C
28 to 35C

Normal Temp
49 to 57C
50 to 55C

Max Temp
70C
74C

AMD APU Temps - Trinity

A6-5400K
A10-5800K

Idle Temp
25 to 35C
28 to 35C

Normal Temp
45 to 55C
50 to 55C

Max Temp
70C
74C

AMD CPU Temps - Piledriver

FX-4300
FX-6300
FX-8350

Idle Temp
30 to 35C
35 to 40C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
45 to 55C
50 to 60C
50 to 55C

Max Temp
61C
61C
61C

AMD CPU Temps - Bulldozer

FX-4100
FX-6100
FX-8150

Idle Temp
35 to 40C
30 to 35C
30 to 35C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
45 to 55C
50 to 58C

Max Temp
70C
70C
61C

Other Factors That Affect Your CPU Temperature Range

Even with default clock speeds and stock coolers, there are still other factors that will affect your normal CPU temperature:

Room Temperature

Ambient room temperatures can affect CPU temps by 5 to 10C. As a rough gauge, 1C rise in room temperature = 1 to 1.5C rise in CPU temps. That's why experienced hardware reviewers and overclockers will factor in their ambient room temperature when taking temperature readings.

Computer Case Cooling

A CPU can run 8 to 10C cooler in a spacious computer case with excellent ventilation vs a small, cramped case filled with dust.

CPU Build Quality

Due to their complex manufacturing process, even CPUs of the same model and batch can have notable differences in quality. While defective CPUs are discarded and inferior ones are rebadged, there is still a quality difference in those that make it past factory inspections.

Getting a high quality CPU from a store is a matter of luck (which is why overclockers get so excited when they chance upon a CPU of exceptional quality). All things being equal, a high quality CPU will run cooler and overclock better than a typical sample.


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You need to know which numbers correspond to which TMPIN readings for your specific motherboard. Idle temps are also irrelevant unless you have a CPU mounting, paste, or fan problem.

Hei wrote
Intel CPU Temps - Haswell

Core i3-4130
Core i5-4670K
Core i7-4770K

Idle Temp
34 to 38C
28 to 35C
34 to 39C

Normal Temp
50 to 61C
47 to 60C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
72C
72C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Ivy Bridge

Core i3-3220
Core i5-3570K
Core i7-3770K

Idle Temp
28 to 35C
28 to 35C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
50 to 62C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
65C
67C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Sandy Bridge

Core i3-2100
Core i5-2500K
Core i7-2600K

Idle Temp
30 to 37C
35 to 41C
32 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 62C
55 to 65C
47 to 60C

Max Temp
69C
72C
72C

That's completely wrong
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r00t wrote You need to know which numbers correspond to which TMPIN readings for your specific motherboard. Idle temps are also irrelevant unless you have a CPU mounting, paste, or fan problem.

Hei wrote
Intel CPU Temps - Haswell

Core i3-4130
Core i5-4670K
Core i7-4770K

Idle Temp
34 to 38C
28 to 35C
34 to 39C

Normal Temp
50 to 61C
47 to 60C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
72C
72C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Ivy Bridge

Core i3-3220
Core i5-3570K
Core i7-3770K

Idle Temp
28 to 35C
28 to 35C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
50 to 62C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
65C
67C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Sandy Bridge

Core i3-2100
Core i5-2500K
Core i7-2600K

Idle Temp
30 to 37C
35 to 41C
32 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 62C
55 to 65C
47 to 60C

Max Temp
69C
72C
72C

That's completely wrong


I thought he meant "WHICH CPU TEMPERATURE SHOULD I PAY ATTENTION TOO?" as in him asking what temperature for the CPU to pay attention (High-Low). I hope you saying "That's completely wrong" and downvoting me was because I misunderstood his question, and not that you think my information is false.
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That's comfortable for idle. If it's in the high 40s - 50s during idle or 60s-70s during normal load (YouTube, etc. Not gaming or anything) then you should be worried. If you aren't constantly at 80c that's a problem. 50s-70s are fine, however.
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Hei wrote
r00t wrote You need to know which numbers correspond to which TMPIN readings for your specific motherboard. Idle temps are also irrelevant unless you have a CPU mounting, paste, or fan problem.

Hei wrote
Intel CPU Temps - Haswell

Core i3-4130
Core i5-4670K
Core i7-4770K

Idle Temp
34 to 38C
28 to 35C
34 to 39C

Normal Temp
50 to 61C
47 to 60C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
72C
72C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Ivy Bridge

Core i3-3220
Core i5-3570K
Core i7-3770K

Idle Temp
28 to 35C
28 to 35C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
50 to 62C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
65C
67C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Sandy Bridge

Core i3-2100
Core i5-2500K
Core i7-2600K

Idle Temp
30 to 37C
35 to 41C
32 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 62C
55 to 65C
47 to 60C

Max Temp
69C
72C
72C

That's completely wrong


I thought he meant "WHICH CPU TEMPERATURE SHOULD I PAY ATTENTION TOO?" as in him asking what temperature for the CPU to pay attention (High-Low). I hope you saying "That's completely wrong" and downvoting me was because I misunderstood his question, and not that you think my information is false.

Downvote because all of the temps listed are arbitrary and not actually based on TJ max. It's misinformation. For instance, Haswell has a TJ max (thermal junction max, at which point the CPU will throttle) temp of 100C, not 72C.
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r00t wrote
Hei wrote
r00t wrote You need to know which numbers correspond to which TMPIN readings for your specific motherboard. Idle temps are also irrelevant unless you have a CPU mounting, paste, or fan problem.

Hei wrote
Intel CPU Temps - Haswell

Core i3-4130
Core i5-4670K
Core i7-4770K

Idle Temp
34 to 38C
28 to 35C
34 to 39C

Normal Temp
50 to 61C
47 to 60C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
72C
72C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Ivy Bridge

Core i3-3220
Core i5-3570K
Core i7-3770K

Idle Temp
28 to 35C
28 to 35C
30 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 60C
50 to 62C
55 to 65C

Max Temp
65C
67C
67C

Intel CPU Temps - Sandy Bridge

Core i3-2100
Core i5-2500K
Core i7-2600K

Idle Temp
30 to 37C
35 to 41C
32 to 40C

Normal Temp
50 to 62C
55 to 65C
47 to 60C

Max Temp
69C
72C
72C

That's completely wrong


I thought he meant "WHICH CPU TEMPERATURE SHOULD I PAY ATTENTION TOO?" as in him asking what temperature for the CPU to pay attention (High-Low). I hope you saying "That's completely wrong" and downvoting me was because I misunderstood his question, and not that you think my information is false.

Downvote because all of the temps listed are arbitrary and not actually based on TJ max. It's misinformation. For instance, Haswell has a TJ max (thermal junction max, at which point the CPU will throttle) temp of 100C, not 72C.


I did not include the early statement on my post because I just thought it was not 100% necessary for a simple question. I have edited now.
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Whcih one should i pay attention too?

'CPU 0' temperature

Or 'CPU' temperature (ItE IT8721F)
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