CPU Temperatures, Thermals, Noise level
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 80+ Degrees C; at these levels, it's getting noisy. But during long-term CPU stress, expect 80-85 Degrees C on the processor package. The 95 Degrees C was a one-time peak (for a second).
FLIR measurements (under 100% load)
The results are very good; the device reaches less than 40 Degrees Celsius.
Noise level
The noise level is very low during daily activities (rarely exceeds 33-34 dBA). Only the 100% CPU load makes the unit reach 37 dBA, which is hearable (but definitely not very disturbing).
