Processing slows down but performance remains near its highest level.
Processing slows down but performance remains near its highest level.
Hey everyone. I'm feeling a bit frustrated with this setup. From other posts, it seems most programs display high CPU usage, but only SpeedFan shows normal temperatures. When it hits around 99°C, neither the top nor bottom of the laptop feels excessively hot, and the cooling air isn't blowing out that warm. I checked HWinfo and Core temp data, and the CPU is still running at full speed despite the high temperature. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
It seems you're not a temperature sensor. If the CPU is overheating and the machine isn't expelling heat effectively, the cooling system isn't working properly. The speedfan displays average temperatures, not peak ones, so pay attention to the highest temperatures the CPU reaches during regular use. You can proceed with cleaning the heatsink and reapplying paste on the laptop, but remember laptops tend to get hot when hardware is packed tightly into a small space with limited airflow. After a proper repair and cleaning, the device should perform at its best.
Thank you for your feedback. I understand speedfan displays the temperatures, yet none of the cores ever hit 90°C. This Asus laptop seems to have the least effective cooling setup for a low-power CPU and an external GPU, as shown in the photo below. While laptops do get hot, this model only reaches those high temps when it’s restarted or used with more demanding tasks like gaming.
@MangaTech Trust HWiNFO and Core Temp. confirm your CPU readings accurately. SpeedFan fails to match. The 99C temperature originates from a tiny sensor at the core's hottest area. Shifting a few centimeters away reduces the reading by 25°C. Relying on airflow for accuracy isn't reliable. Refresh the thermal paste so the heatsink efficiently dissipates heat. Perfect performance demands precision. Most contemporary laptops feature insufficient heatsinks and fans. Extreme core temps and throttling are frequent issues. Intel CPUs intentionally limit speed to avoid overheating. Users usually experience only minor slowdowns, which is the intended outcome.
You shouldn't worry about thermal throttling or high temperatures during load variations.
Your processor will endure, but overheating causes performance drops. Have you ever changed the thermal paste? Consider a quality option like Noctua NT-H2 or another suitable paste for high temps. Many paste choices that function well on desktops may start to wear down within days in a hot laptop. This could be contributing to your issue.