Reasonable Cpu Temp During Full Utilization

When I am running my CPU at 100% utilization, what is a reasonable temperature and/or what is the maximum temperature?

Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0 GHz
I see that on Intel's website it shows basic information about the computer, saying that the max temp is 90 degrees Celcius. However, I think I remember learning that Intel sometimes has bogus on these kinds of things. I know some core 2 duo desktop CPUs run at very low temps.

This thread seems to be talking about the subject, but I'm confused by how they come up with their number.
https://superuser.com/questions/370...mperature-for-a-cpu-where-do-i-find-the-power

 

What is bogus is the suggestion Intel posts bogus information about those kinds of things. They don't. Neither does AMD. However, it can be confusing.

I cannot find any Intel documentation stating the maximum temps allowed for that specific CPU but CPU World confirms what you said above, 90°C. Not sure what you mean by "reasonable" but 90°C for a maximum is to me. Some CPUs can run hotter, some less.

Sadly, there is no industry standard for where CPU sensors will be located and different sensor locations can result in different readings. And there are no standards for how motherboard/chipset makers will monitor those temps.

But that really does not matter. If your CPU was getting too hot, it would protect itself by throttling back in speed to produce less heat. In extreme conditions, it would simply shutdown or lockup.

Also, it is very rare for a CPU to run at 100% utilization for extended periods in normal use.

Lower temps do NOT automatically mean better. As long as your temps are comfortably within the normal operating range, that's fine. That is, a CPU running at 30°C cannot be expected to perform better, be more stable, or have a longer life span than a CPU running at 50°C.

My own personal threshold is 60°C. I don't like my CPU temperatures to "sit" above 60°C for more than a few seconds. When I start to see those numbers, that is a sign I need to clean my air filters.

What you need to do is make sure the interior of your computer is clean of heat trapping dust. For a notebook, this can be a challenge. Make sure all vents are clean. Remove all covers, the battery and any slide out devices and clean with compressed air.

With a PC, make sure you have good front to back air flow through the case. If necessary add a fan or replace current fans with better fans. This again is a problem with notebooks. A cooling pad may be necessary.

Use a hardware monitoring program to keep an eye on your temps. I use and recommend Core Temp to monitor CPU temps in real time.