AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

Based on 2 reportsCPUAMDHigh-endMost recent submission: Oct 13, 2026

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U runs at an average of 86.2°C under load based on 2 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 88.4°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 83.9°C. Idle temperatures average 79.2°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical high-end baseline of 75°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD

Idle Temperature

79.2°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
75.8°C
Typical
75.8°C
Hottest 10%
82.5°C

Load Temperature

86.2°C
Hot
Coolest 10%
83.9°C
Typical
83.9°C
Hottest 10%
88.4°C

Load temperature distribution

80–90°C
2

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 83.9°CTypical: 83.9°CHottest 10%: 88.4°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 83.9°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 83.9°C and 88.4°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 88.4°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 90°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

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Coldest run

83.9°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 13, 2026

Hottest run

88.4°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 13, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

High-end CPUs typically run 70–85°C under load with a good air or AIO cooler. Sustained loads at 90°C+ usually indicate a cooling issue, dried thermal paste, or restrictive case airflow.

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Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Oct 13, 2026Stock Cooler75.8°C83.9°C
Oct 13, 2026Stock Cooler82.5°C88.4°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U?

Based on 2 community submissions, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U runs at an average idle temperature of 79.2°C and an average load temperature of 86.2°C. Anything between 83.9°C and 88.4°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 86.2°C too hot for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is around 90°C under sustained load. 86.2°C is near the upper end of safe operation. If you're exceeding 90°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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