What Is a Good CPU Temp? Normal Ranges for Idle Gaming and Workloads
Good CPU temperatures range from 40-65°C idle and 70-85°C under load, with throttling risk above 90°C. Every modern CPU has a specification called Tj Max (Thermal Junction Maximum), the highest temperature the processor die is rated to tolerate before the hardware automatically shuts down or throttles to protect itself. According to Intel’s official processor specifications,…