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Normal laptop temperatures. Permissible temperature of the processor, video card and other components

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One of the disadvantages of laptops (especially gaming ones) is their compactness and weak cooling system, as a result of which overheating is often observed. And quite a lot of questions are being received about how to generally determine overheating, and which processor temperature is considered normal, and which is elevated and start to worry.

In general, it is impossible to give a definite answer to this question. The fact is that in the last 10-15 years alone, thousands of different laptop models have been released, different generations of processors are used, etc. Without knowing the specific processor model, it is impossible to say what is considered the norm and what is not.

In this article I will try to answer such questions and show how you can independently find the critical temperature for your particular processor.

How to determine the processor temperature and which one is considered normal

First, let's determine the current temperature value.

This can be done, for example, by going into the BIOS or using special utilities(I recommend the second option, because by the time you reach the BIOS and close games and other resource-intensive applications, the temperature will change and its relevance will not be significant).

The best utilities for determining the characteristics of a computer/laptop-

For example, I like AIDA 64.

Open AIDA 64 and go to the tab "Computer/Sensors" you can find out the temperature of the processor, hard drive, video card, and other components. See screenshot below.

Note : In my case the CPU temperature is 38°C.

To get a more accurate temperature reading - without closing AIDA 64, start the game and play for 10-15 minutes, then close the game using the "Win" button (or a combination of buttons Alt+Tab) and look at the temperature indicator.

In principle, now we have received a couple of dry numbers (one - without load, the second - under load), which do not tell us anything yet.

The next step to take is to find out specific processor model installed in the laptop. This can be done using the same AIDA 64 - open the “Summary Information” tab and look at the “CPU Type” line.

Summary information about the computer - look at the CPU TYPE. Processor model - Intel i5-7200U

Next you need to find specification and technical characteristics specifically for your processor on the official websites of Intel or AMD (links are provided below). For a quick search, simply enter the processor model into the search bar on the website.

  1. Intel -
  2. AMD-

Actually, precisely in those. characteristics, usually, the manufacturer always indicates the critical temperatures for their processor lines. I gave a couple of examples below. For the same Intel i5, i7 7-8th generations - the critical temperature value is - 100°C; for AMD A10, A12 - 90°C.

Moreover, I note that the limit for Intel is 100°C - does not mean that a temperature of 90°C will be normal for Intel. When approaching this critical point, the laptop will most likely either begin to slow down harshly, or simply freeze and turn off. This value is more necessary to know the border and, when approaching it, to take timely measures.

TOTAL

Average "for the hospital" considered the norm (for modern laptops) if your CPU gets too hot:

  • 30-45°C- in idle mode, when the CPU load is less than 20% (i.e. the load is light, for example, reading web pages, social networks, watching movies and TV series);
  • 50-65°C- in heavy load mode (i.e. in games, when rendering videos, working in various heavy editors, etc.);
  • I’ll note right away that some gaming laptops are designed for temperatures up to 80-85°C and they work quite normally in this mode for years.

In general, everything which is above 80°C- I would recommend examination and diagnosis. The fact is that heating to such a temperature does not have a beneficial effect on the components and parts on the mat. board (as an example: the hand can no longer tolerate temperatures above 60°C!).

It is worth noting that on the websites of laptop manufacturers, permissible temperatures are also sometimes indicated. Similar information can be found on them.

I’ll add that processors from AMD most often overheat (nothing personal, simple statistics).

1) If signs of overheating appear (extreme noise from fans, hot case, burning air escaping from the device case), turn off the device and allow it to cool.

To learn how you can clean your laptop from dust yourself, see this article:

3) Change thermal paste/thermal pad. If you don’t know how to do this and what it is, use computer services. On average, it is recommended to do this once every 2-4 years.

4) There are special ones for sale for laptops. cooling pads. Such a stand can reduce the temperature by 10-15°C or more (the amount of reduction depends on the design of the laptop and its degree of heating).

5) If you don’t want to buy a stand, then you can put something under the laptop (a book, for example): to increase the space between the table and the ventilation holes.

6) By the way, it is recommended to work on a laptop on clean, hard and flat surfaces (and working on a sofa, for example, often interferes with normal air circulation inside the device (soft fabric blocks the ventilation holes)).

7) Reduce the graphics settings and system requirements in the game, optimize and clean the system, remove old unused programs and “garbage”. Thanks to this, the load on the CPU can be reduced, because there will be no need for him to do “extra” and unnecessary work. I provide a couple of links to my articles below.

That's all, good luck!

Often laptop owners check its temperature. This is done in order to determine the temperature in various operating modes and compare it with normal. If the temperature exceeds the recommended values, the laptop owner should lower it, as this may lead to its breakdown.

To ensure that users have a laptop processor temperature that meets the optimal criteria for its operation, we have prepared material in which we will describe the process of solving the problem. To describe the solution to the problem, we will look at several modern laptops and find out what processor temperature is optimal for them, and also find out what to do if it increases.

CPU operating temperature in modern laptops

In this section we will describe what the permissible operating temperature of the CPU should be in four modern laptop models. For example, we will take the following modern models of laptop computers:

  • Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575
  • Asus F555UB-XO043T(Model with CPU Intel Core i5-6200U);
  • Gigabyte P55K v5(Model with CPU Intel Core i7-6700HQ and GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M);
  • Acer Aspire E5-552G(Model with AMD FX-8800P CPU and AMD Radeon R8 M365DX GPU).

In the model Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575 modern processor installed Intel Core i5-6200U seventh generation. This chip is made using 14 nm lithography standards on the Skylake architecture. The maximum critical temperature of this CPU is 100 degrees.

IN Intel Core i5-6200U The Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics core is built-in, which, together with the processor cores, can warm it up well. Temperature Intel Core i5-6200U without heavy load it barely reaches 34–40 degrees. If you run a stability test on the Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575 using the Prime95 program, it will be able to warm it up significantly. Below is the thermal reading of an Intel Core i5-6200U using the HWMonitor utility.

The following image was taken using the GPU-Z utility.

From the data obtained, it becomes clear that to warm up as much as possible Intel Core i5-6200U and its graphics core can be within 74–76 degrees. It follows from this that at maximum heating this CPU is completely within the normal thermal characteristics, since it does not exceed 100 degrees.

Next model Asus F555UB-XO043T is based on a similar CPU Intel Core i5-6200U. Let's conduct a similar stress test using the Prime95 utility. During the stress test, the following sensor readings were obtained in the HWMonitor program.

Readings were also taken from the graphics core.

From the data received CPU temperature was 75–79 degrees, which is almost similar to the result of the Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575 model and corresponds to the normal temperature parameters of the CPU in question.

Next laptop Gigabyte P55K v5 It is a gaming device, so in addition to a powerful processor, it comes with a modern video card. The Gigabyte P55K v5 has an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M video card. If you compare this model with previous models, you will notice the difference that lies in cooling system (hereinafter referred to as CO). In the model under consideration, the CO must cope with cooling both the video card and the CPU, and not, as in previous models, only the processor. The image below shows the Gigabyte P55K v5 CO.

And on the other is the Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575.

CPU Intel Core i7-6700HQ has a critically permissible heating level 100 degrees. Just like in the previous examples, let’s run a stress test on the Gigabyte P55K v5 using the Prime95 utility. During the test, we measured such indicators in the HWiNFO utility.

We also took measurements on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M video card.

As a result of the test, the CPU warmed up to a temperature 97 degrees, and the video card up to 81 degrees. This heating result is quite high, but still falls within 100 degrees.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M video card, a result of 81 degrees is a fairly normal indicator, since its critical indicator is 100 degrees. Of course, warming up the processor to 97 degrees is too high, but this is all thanks to Prime95, which squeezes almost all the juice out of the CPU.

If you run games like Tom Clancy's The Division and Far Cry Primal, which are very demanding on your computer's resources, you will see that the CPU and GPU in the Gigabyte P55K v5 will warm up between 70-80 degrees.

Now it’s time to consider what temperature indicators the laptop has Acer Aspire E5-552G on components from AMD. The heart of the computer is CPU AMD FX-8800P. The installed video card is called AMD Radeon R8 M365DX. An interesting feature of this system is that the AMD FX-8800P has a built-in graphics core that can run in Crossfire mode along with the AMD Radeon R8 M365DX. That is, thanks to this combination, the user will receive double graphics performance. AMD FX-8800P processor has a critical temperature of 90 degrees, at which it will function normally. After warming up the Acer Aspire E5-552G with the Prime95 utility, we received the following heating results.

The CPU heating results were 54 degrees, which is a normal result for the AMD FX-8800P, since it fits within the 90 degree mark. Video card measurement result AMD Radeon R8 M365DX made up 74 degrees, which is also a normal result.

From all the examples considered, it becomes clear that the normal temperature of the processor depends on the cooling system.

Manufacturers develop their own cooling system for each laptop. It follows from this that with the same characteristics of laptops from different manufacturers, the processor temperature under load may be different. Therefore, in order for your future laptop to have a cooling system that can fully cope with cooling the processor, we advise you to read reviews and feedback from buyers of the laptop model you like before purchasing.

What to do if your laptop processor temperature is high

If your laptop gets very hot and its temperature in normal mode or under load exceeds the norm, this means that:

  • Your laptop is overheating due to accumulated dust in the cooling system;
  • Your laptop's thermal paste has dried out and needs to be replaced;
  • To stabilize the thermal performance of a laptop PC's CPU, it is necessary to update the BIOS;
  • The constant heating of the CPU may result in malware.

Cooling system contamination on laptops is the most common cause of overheating of the processor in a laptop. Due to the accumulated dust in the CO, it cannot cope with cooling. For the cooling system to function properly, it must be cleaned. When cleaning a laptop yourself, we want to warn their owners. If you decide to clean your laptop on your own, without some experience, you risk damaging your laptop. In this case, we advise you to contact a specialist. After cleaning CO you will immediately notice the result, because CO noise level and case heating will decrease.

Thermal paste It is also an important element of CPU cooling, as it is a conductor between the CO and the CPU. If the thermal paste dries out, the conductivity between the CO and the CPU drops, resulting in heating. In this case, the thermal paste is replaced. Just like with cleaning CO, we do not recommend replacing thermal paste yourself without proper experience.

Nowadays, many cryptocurrencies are developing at a rapid pace, the creation of which was encouraged by the success of Bitcoin. At the dawn of cryptocurrency, a family of viruses for its mining also developed. The purpose of these viruses is using the computing resources of a laptop's CPU or GPU to mine cryptocurrency. If such malware gets onto your laptop PC, then you will notice how The processor will be fully loaded even in idle mode. To prevent this situation from happening in this case, we recommend using reliable antivirus software. If a virus gets onto a laptop, then in this case it can be removed using various anti-virus tools or by completely reinstalling the operating system.

Let's sum it up

In this article, we looked at the CPU and GPU temperature conditions of four laptops from different manufacturers and with different characteristics. The examples discussed should provide our readers with information about the normal temperature conditions of both the CPU and video card.

In addition to the examples discussed, we have compiled a list of tips that a laptop user can use to solve the problem of overheating of the processor and video card, as well as prevent it. We hope our material will help you find out what the normal temperature range of your laptop processor should be and allow you to prevent it from overheating.

Video on the topic

Monitoring the operation of basic computer systems is a mandatory measure. The most important and loaded part of the system is the central processor - the speed of the operating system depends on the stability of its operating characteristics. High load on the CPU leads to excessive heating or failure. To avoid breakdowns, you should know exactly what temperature conditions will be optimal.

Any chipset is made on the basis of silicon - a good semiconductor, but highly dependent on temperature. The critical temperature for a crystal is a threshold of 150 degrees. Exceeding this threshold leads to irreversible changes in its structure and loss of performance.

The reason for this may be the following factors:

  1. High CPU load when multiple resource-intensive applications are running.
  2. Dust in the processor heatsink, which seriously impairs heat transfer.
  3. High temperature inside the system unit due to a malfunction or contamination of the cooling system.
  4. Incorrect installation of the processor or an air gap between the cooled surfaces (occurs due to cracking of the thermal paste).

The power of a standard working cooler is sufficient in 90% of cases. Normal temperature indicators for the CPU will be as follows:

  1. 45-50 0 C – temperature of a computer or laptop running in the background. CPU usage is 1-2%.
  2. 65-70 0 C is the normal operating temperature for Intel processors. For AMD chips, the upper limit reaches 80 0 C. This is due to the design and architecture features of the processors.
  3. Above 70-80 degrees is considered critical, in which the processor itself operates at the limit of its capabilities. A further increase will lead to a reboot of the system if an emergency shutdown is triggered, or to its failure.

On a note! Stable - this is a reason to think about the health of the cooling system or replacing it with a more efficient one.

CPU cooling systems

Currently, three types of cooling systems are used.

  1. Passive. It is a massive aluminum heatsink mounted on top of the processor. Removes all heat due to the large surface area and good thermal conductivity of the metal. Does not require electricity, very reliable and cheap. Works well with low and medium power chips.
  2. Active. This is a well-known radiator with an air cooler. Thanks to the fan, a large amount of heat is effectively removed. There is only one drawback - it attracts dust well, which reduces the cooling efficiency.
  3. Liquid. The most expensive and advanced system. Used in extreme gaming work computers. Heat is removed from the processor using liquid and dissipated in radiators outside the case. A special pump is used to pump the coolant.

Ways to find out the temperature

For control, one check per month is enough. All motherboards are equipped with built-in temperature sensors. You can view the data through the BIOS or any specialized program.

To enter the BIOS, press the F2 or Del button, depending on the board model, and select the System Health or CPU Storage tab. In the window that opens, all information about the physical processes inside the computer is visible. Modern systems have a protective reset function when overheating or reaching a user-set temperature.

The second method is to install utilities such as CPU-Z, CPU Thermometer and other similar ones. A special feature of these programs is the possibility of detailed control over all important parameters of the CPU, video card and hard drive. So for the main processor you can get the temperature of each core and its load as a percentage, the temperature of the processor case, fan speed and voltage. Some programs, for example, HWmonitor, keep statistics of parameters during operation.

What to do if the temperature is slightly above the normal range? Most often this happens due to contamination of the cooler. It is easy to clean it at home.

To do this, turn off the power to the computer and open the case. We will see a thick layer of dust on all coolers, which must be carefully removed. It is more convenient to do this with a vacuum cleaner and a brush with soft bristles. We turn on the vacuum cleaner on low power and carefully remove all the dirt.

It will be much more effective to clean with incomplete disassembly of the system unit and replacement of all processors. Its service life is several years, and over time it loses its heat-conducting properties, which leads to overheating of the CPU. All these measures will help extend the life of your computer for a long time.

Video - What processor temperature is considered normal for a computer

Video - What should the computer temperature be?

The internal elements of the system unit - processor, video cards, hard drives and others - fail when overheated, which should be obvious to any computer user. The higher the system performance is required, the more they are loaded and heated, reaching peak values. Cooling systems, including all kinds of coolers, are responsible for cooling computer components. If components still overheat, there are consequences.

You can check the temperature of computer components using hundreds of different programs: AIDA, HWMonitor and others. When checking, the user will see the temperatures of the processor, video card, hard drive and other components. By themselves, these numbers don’t say much, and in this article we will look at the permissible heating temperatures of computer components.

Operating temperatures of computer components

Each computer element has its own operating temperature limit, which may also vary depending on the specific model. Here are the average heating figures for the main components of a computer:


It is worth noting that the temperatures of the main components of the computer are shown above. At the same time, we should not forget that they strongly depend on the temperature inside the system unit itself, which cannot be measured using programs. It is important that the hot air that accumulates in the case can quickly exit it; for this, several coolers are installed that work to blow out air.

Symptoms of a computer overheating

If your computer runs smoothly, then there is no need to worry about overheating. The following symptoms indicate that one or more components are overheating:


It is important to note that the symptoms mentioned above are not always caused by overheating of the components.

What to do if computer components overheat

The main cooling components of the inside of a computer are coolers. But if they do not cope with their task and the PC elements overheat, it is recommended:

If the tips above do not help you get rid of your computer's constant overheating, you need to think about installing a more efficient cooling system.

Heat buildup can cause problems with any laptop. As a rule, if the temperature inside the case rises to high levels, the risk of damage to the internal components of the computer increases significantly. The most common cause of overheating is dust accumulation inside the laptop. The electrical components inside the laptop generate heat, so to cool them down to normal operating temperature, fans are used to circulate air inside the case. Insufficient cooling can cause overheating inside the case and damage components. The noise from the fan running continuously may indicate that the laptop is getting warm due to dust accumulation in the vents.

Symptoms of high temperature and reasons for its increase

The list below describes some of the problems associated with laptop overheating:

    Games stop responding.

    Windows OS stops responding during operation.

    The laptop's internal fans become louder as they spin faster to reduce overheating.

    When starting the laptop, it sometimes stops, Windows does not start and a black screen appears. Windows usually stops responding on startup.

    The mouse and keyboard stop responding.

    Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP: The laptop restarts unexpectedly or an error message appears.

    Windows 95, 98 and ME: Messages frequently appear regarding critical exceptions, malfunctions, or general security errors in various programs.

    Note.

    These errors cannot be predicted. If these errors appear only in one program, the problem may be related to that program and not to the increase in temperature inside the case.

The list below shows some reasons for the formation of excess heat:

  • Dust inside the laptop.

    A new component has been added, such as a hard drive. The additional component causes additional power to be supplied, which results in additional heat being generated. Additional heat also radiates from the new component and increases the temperature inside the case.

    Over time, some cooling fans may become slow or wear out depending on how much you use your laptop.

    High ambient temperature.

Step 1: Remove dust by cleaning the vents

Most laptops have vents to allow air to flow inside the case. If these vents are clogged or if heat-producing components are covered in dust, the fan will not provide adequate cooling to a hot laptop and may cause overheating. The buildup of lint and dust particles makes it difficult for air to circulate around the cooling fins, causing the fan to spin faster and the laptop to become hotter. If the ventilation ducts are clogged with dust particles, you will need to remove the dust from the fan and heat shield. This prevents dust from accumulating in the device.

Not necessary open the laptop to remove dust using a can of compressed air.

The following image shows dust accumulation inside the laptop, but dust around the fans and heat shield can be cleaned without opening the computer.

Rice. : Dusty


Attention!

Before you start blowing the case with compressed air, to avoid damaging the laptop, turn off the power to the laptop and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

Use a can of compressed air (you can also use a vacuum cleaner on blow setting or a hair dryer on cold setting, but a can of compressed air is better for this task) to blow out dust and prevent overheating. Removing dust will increase the speed of air flow inside the case, improve cooling and reduce fan speed.

Cooling fans can be located at different points of the case, depending on the design features of a particular model. Typically, cooling fins made of copper or ferrous metal are located under the vents.

Note.

Locate and use a can of compressed air to clean all the vents on your laptop. In each specific laptop model, the ventilation holes may be located on the side, back or bottom. Some newer laptop models may not have air vents.

You should blow compressed air through the laptop's vents and other openings, such as the intake fan, to circulate air and clear dust from components.

Rice. : Side vents

Rice. : Bottom vents

Periodic cleaning and blowing of the case will significantly reduce the likelihood of component failure and prevent a decrease in laptop performance.

Step 2: Provide adequate space for ventilation

To reduce the chance of overheating, make sure your laptop's fans are working properly. For the laptop to function properly, it is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation. To ensure adequate ventilation, follow these steps:

    Place the laptop on a flat, stable surface.

    Leave at least 15.25 cm of clearance around all fans.

    If the laptop is used in areas at high altitudes (above 1500 meters), provide additional cooling to the case.

Step 3: Update BIOS

After the laptop is released, HP regularly releases updates for the BIOS and other components. Check for BIOS updates and install them by following the instructions in the HP support document Updating the BIOS.

Step 4: Use HP CoolSense technology

HP CoolSense technology, found in select HP notebook computers, combines electronic, software and mechanical controls to dynamically control the notebook's temperature. HP CoolSense technology uses the laptop's built-in motion sensor to detect whether the laptop is being used on a flat or uneven surface, and then automatically adjusts the computer's performance and fan speed to cool the computer. You can customize HP CoolSense software to suit your personal preferences. For more information on this topic, see HP Notebook PCs - HP CoolSense Technology.

Step 5: Place the laptop in a cooler room

If your laptop is overheating, place it in a cooler room. A slight decrease in temperature may be enough to prevent component failure. Move your laptop to a cooler area of ​​your home or office. If this is not possible, proceed to the next step.