Intel Core i3-8121U Max Temp ~ Safe Temp

Intel Core i3-8121U Max Temp

1/21/2019 / in Intel CPU / with No comments /

Model number	i3-8121U
Family	Intel Core
Maximum operating temperature	105°C

Intel Core i3-8121U can safely operate at a maximum temperature of...

The temperature in the table above is the absolute maximum temperature (Tmax), as a general rule you have to keep your temps 10-15 degrees lower under load, and 30-40 degrees lower when system is idle.

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So what is the Maximum operating temperature (Tmax)? It's the highest temp at which a CPU or GPU can operate at full capacity. But fear not, if you're CPU or GPU reaches this temperature it will not burst into flames.

Modern processors and video cards have overheating safety measures that prevents them to damage. Usually when the maximum operating temperature is reached the CPU or GPU will underclock itself to reduce it's core temperature. This will result in massive FPS drops in video games, for a few seconds.

Reaching the maximum temperature for extended periods of times will eventual damage your processor or graphic card, so focus on finding the overheating source problem.