Compare the temperatures of the i7 and i9 processors.
Compare the temperatures of the i7 and i9 processors.
I have a laptop with an i7 7700hq, a 1050 Ti, and a desktop with an i9 9900k paired with the dual fan 1050 Ti OC. I'm interested in the temperatures because the laptop stays around 55-65°C (cooled by Dell stock fans) while the i9 stays at 25-35°C (cooled by Kraken z63). I wonder if the AIO really makes such a big difference that a more powerful CPU is actually operating at those low temps while air cooling handles them. Both are well below their rated limits for safety, but the random fan activation on the laptop caught my attention while recording audio. I own this setup since 2017 and don’t remember its original temps, so should I reapply thermal paste? Thanks in advance for your advice.
These readings are normal, yes? Laptops try to keep spinning their fans as little as possible and end up getting warmer because of the tight space inside. The i9 gets cooled by a big heatsink, so naturally it runs cooler. If the fan spins faster, it could mean dust is building up or the thermal paste needs changing since it’s four years old.
I was considering updating the paste and plan to do it soon. It’s not something that will melt overnight, but I’ve stopped making videos to focus on weekend gaming. Thanks for your reply. I thought it was mainly about sharing this idea and gathering more knowledge.
The comparison was essentially a fishstick versus apples:p. Additionally, water cooling isn't inherently superior—it's merely another method of transferring heat to the cooling component. Don't get misled by the assumption that an air cooler is always better; it depends on the thermal demand and the heatsink's capacity.
I recognize air cooling can work better in certain situations, but I couldn't pinpoint specific scenarios. However, for watercooled graphics cards, my understanding is unclear. A few designs seem risky to me.
Desktop and laptop thermal performance don't match well. Laptops tend to hover near their cooling limits, often throttling quickly due to firmware restrictions. Desktops have more freedom and usually push cooling further before issues arise. They generally last longer than laptops in this regard.
Based on my own use, a high thermal density chip such as a 10-core monolithic Intel or a single CCD with a chip performs better with a liquid cooler featuring a large AIO. The liquid system needs time to absorb heat before the fans kick into overdrive, whereas air cooling must quickly ramp up to handle the load. Although overall temperatures might not drop significantly, your comfort will improve noticeably because fan noise becomes more consistent rather than fluctuating wildly.