Intel Core Ultra 7 155H experiences overheating in Framework 13
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H experiences overheating in Framework 13
New to this community but hoping to get some insight here, has anyone else had issues with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processors overheating on only a couple of cores? See the attached screenshot, it seems to only be an issue on cores 9, 10 and 13. I tried replacing the thermal paste with Kryonaut as well as the thermal pads for good measure, but this is still happening. If it was the whole CPU that would be one thing, but the fact that it is happening on only a few cores makes me wonder if there is a defect? Has anyone else encountered this? Is there a solution? Also separately, has anyone had issues with the new framework 13 overheating? It seems to me like it's always quite hot and the fan on it barely pushes any air. I checked the fan when I replaced the thermal paste and it seems fine, is there a way to increase airflow or get a bigger fan into the laptop without putting it on a cooling tray?
Some components are reaching elevated temperatures, yet none are experiencing overheating. Intel has increased the thermal throttling threshold (TJ Max) for these chips to 110°C. This ensures confidence that the processors will operate stably over extended periods even under significant heat. Temperatures under 110°C are considered normal and safe. I concur that most laptop makers have the capability—and should improve—to better handle heat management. Power usage has more than tripled for certain models in recent years, while the device size remains unchanged. The additional energy generates more warmth, leading to louder fans and higher ambient temps. The 155H model features both performance and efficiency cores, allowing different cores to operate at varying peak temperatures. Intel assigns preferred cores for specific tasks; certain workloads may push preferred cores to higher temperatures compared to others, like the E-core. For better thermal performance in hot laptops, consider applying Honeywell PTM 7950 thermal paste next time. It tends to maintain effectiveness over longer periods in high-temperature setups.
You'll likely notice the chip gets warm, but the temperatures are within acceptable ranges. I'm running a NUC with a 155H for my firewall. Initially, I added vents and an extra fan to lower the temps. That helped a bit, though it wasn<|pad|>'s not the major improvement I needed. For a significant drop, I modified the case and installed a Noctua cooler to see how much cooling was required.
These areas are anticipated to occur. They aren't exceptional, but they aren't ideal spots for checking mounting pressures or similar tasks—just not the most precise.