Yes, a CPU temperature of around 92°C during gaming is typical and often expected under heavy load.
Yes, a CPU temperature of around 92°C during gaming is typical and often expected under heavy load.
On your Acer Predator Helios 300, the CPU stayed around 92°C during Rise of the Tomb Raider while the GPU was under 85°C. This behavior is unusual compared to other titles like GTA V, Watch Dogs 2, and Forza Horizon 4, where the CPU consistently hovered above 90°C. Your system specs include an i7-9750H, GTX 1660 Ti, and 16 GB of single-channel RAM.
These devices often slow down due to insufficient cooling systems.
From the Processor Power Management settings in Power Options, I lowered the Maximum Processor State from 100% to 99%. It appears to be effective. Previously, my temperatures stayed above 92°C consistently, but now they average around 78°C with a peak of 85°C. I’m curious—should I stick to this new setting or maintain 100%?
The processor can operate at up to 99% capacity, turning off Intel Turbo Boost. It will keep running at 2.60 GHz with a speed of 9750H. Running the CPU well below its maximum is completely fine. Many games rely more on graphics cards than on the central processing unit, so you might see little performance drop. Temperatures ranging from 75°C to 95°C are all safe for an Intel Core i CPU. That’s why Intel limits throttling at around 100°C. If these temps weren’t safe, Intel could lower that threshold. Most laptops use a setting called PROCHOT Offset to add extra protection before reaching the 100°C limit.
In fact, a wooden table isn't ideal because wood conducts heat. Combining a heat conductor like a laptop with a wooden table can raise temperatures. I suggest using a cooling stand if you have room for one.