Recommended Maximum CPU temperature List for Intel and AMD Processors-Tech Stroke

Tags: CPU, Hardware, Software, Temperature
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You think your CPU is Hot , here is a checklist to confirm that what you believe is true or just your fantasy,

I had Intel core2 duo on my Dell Notebook, It restarted abruptly and so I thought Heat might be the reason so I used the Dell Drivers CD to check and diagnose all my hardware at boot time ( you can do it too, just keep your driver CD in tray , restart system press f12 and select hardware diagnose and rest is easy).

Anyways, what i came up with is that Intel core 2 Duo series which is currently used in all notebooks has a maximum temperature withstanding ability ( critical temperature ) of 100 degree celsius, and to crosscheck yours you can use this freeware utility SpeedFan ( It’s dangerous too so just dont fool around with settings, just use it to see your processor temperature ), Mine was 60 degree celsius when i checked and this is a little above normal temperature which is around 50 degrees.

See how well your Processor beats the HEAT !!

CPU	Critical Temperature
AMD Athlon Series
AMD Athlon (socket) upto 1Ghz	90°C
AMD Athlon (slot) all speeds	70°C
AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.1Ghz+	95°C
AMD Athlon MP 1.33Ghz+	95°C
AMD Athlon XP 1.33Ghz+	90°C
AMD Athlon XP T-Bred upto 2100+	90°C
AMD Athlon XP T-Bred over 2100+	85°C
AMD Athlon XP Barton	85°C
AMD Athlon 64	70°C
AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 939, 1.4 volts)	65°C
AMD Athlon 64 FX (sledgehammer)	70°C
AMD Athlon FX (San Diego + Toledo + Windsor)	63°C
AMD Athlon X2 (Manchester + Toledo)	65°C
AMD Athlon X2 (Windsor)	70°C-72°C (1.35v – 1.25v)
AMD Athlon X2 (Brisbane)	78°C (1.25v)

AMD Phenom
AMD Phenom	70°C
AMD Phenom X3	70°C
AMD Phenom X4 (9100, 9750, 9850)	61°C
AMD Phenom X4 (9550, 9650)	70°C

AMD Sempron
AMD Sempron (T-bred/Barton core)	90°C
AMD Sempron (Paris core)	70°C
AMD Sempron (Manila)	69°C/78°C Model dependant
AMD Mobile Sempron	95°C


Intel Pentium D
Pentium D (Smithfield 805, 820)	63°C
Pentium D (Smithfield 830, 840)	69.8°C
Pentium D (Presler 915, 920, 930, 945, 960)	63.4°C
Pentium D (Presler 940, 950)	68.6°C

Intel Celeron Series
Celeron D (Prescott)	67°C
Celeron D (Cedar Mill)	69.2°C
Mobile Celeron	100°C

Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel core 2 Duo (Conroe E4300, E4400, E6300, E6400)	61.4°C
Intel Core 2 Duo (Conroe E4500, E4600, E4700)	73.3°C
Intel Core 2 Duo (Conroe E6320, E6420, E6540, E6550, E6600, E6700, E6750, E6850)	60.1°C
Intel Core 2 Duo (Wolfdale)	72.4°C
Mobile Core 2 Duo All Versions (For Notebooks)	100°C

Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Conroe)	60.4°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Kentsfield Q6700)	71°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Kentsfield Q6600)	62.2°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Kentsfield QX6700, QX6850)	64.5°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Kentsfield QX6800)	54.8°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Yorkfiled Q9300, Q9450, Q9550)	71.4°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Yorkfield QX9650)	64.5°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Yorkfield QX9770)	55.5°C
Intel Core 2 Extreme (Hypertown QX9775)	63°C

Intel Itanium 2
Intel Itanium 2 below 1Ghz	66°C
Intel Itanium 2 1Ghz – 1.6Ghz	83°C