CPU Temperatures, Thermals, Noise level
Thermals
We run the FPU and CPU torture test in AIDA. Below we show the maximum CPU temperature measured at the thermal sensor level.
- System setup: normal conditions/default settings / 100% CPU load on all cores
We do not table/chart up temperature results because we'd need to apply identically cooling over and over on all platforms. Also, coolers (RPM) react differently to TDP and variables like BIOS on all motherboards, let alone brands. The processor peaks towards 90+ Degrees C and then very slowly drops towards 85 degrees C; at these levels, it's getting a nibt noisy. But during long-term CPU stress, expect 80 Degrees C on the processor package. During full load, the unit will reach its thermal limits. Ergo, slight throttling will occur.
FLIR measurements (under 100% load)
The results are very good; only the back of the device reaches 50 Degrees Celsius.
Noise level
The noise level is very low during daily activities (it rarely exceeds 33-34 dBA). Only the 100% CPU load makes the unit reach 37 dBA, which is a bit hearable (but definitely not disturbing).
