Ideal heat range for this processor
Ideal heat range for this processor
BillyJoelMan
05-05-2016, 09:16 PM #1Hello, I'm checking if at 7500f the rest temperatures stay between 46-47°C. I've reviewed the April bios and updated the bios with Age 1.1.0.2b—did the temperature increase? In-game everything seems fine.
dynexman33
05-07-2016, 08:14 AM #3Absolutely, it's typical for older Intel chips running at 36°C to handle higher temperatures during idle, especially with a 3 generation processor. That should be fine.
KreativeKraft
05-09-2016, 07:46 AM #4You shouldn't rely solely on idle temperatures to check if a CPU is cooling properly. Many variables are at play—truly, any running CPU isn’t completely idle. Are Windows updates occurring? Is background software active? Is there a logged Windows event? Likely, the answer to one of these points is yes, meaning the system is always busy. If you're using a tool like HWInfo64 to monitor temperature, it indicates the CPU is actively working—so it’s not idle either. Instead, run a benchmark such as Cinebench, Prime95, or OCCT across all cores to observe the actual temperature. This gives a clear picture of load and helps you gauge performance more accurately.
TeenageMinerr
05-09-2016, 10:08 PM #7Performed an intensive CPU stress test on the OCCT after 10 minutes, resulting in a peak temperature of 76-77°C with no further increase.
This configuration works well with a Ryzen 7000 series processor thanks to its robust heat spreader. It keeps temperatures well below the upper limit. OCCT will push the CPU under realistic conditions, ensuring it stays stable and avoids thermal throttling.