AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Based on 42 reportsCPUAMD · 2022High-endMost recent submission: Nov 12, 2026

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X runs at an average of 64.3°C under load based on 42 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 78.5°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 51°C. Idle temperatures average 51°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical high-end baseline of 75°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD
Released
2022
Architecture
Zen 3
Process node
TSMC 7nm
TDP
65W – 88W
Cores
8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock
3.4 GHz
Boost clock
4.6 GHz
Socket
AM4

Idle Temperature

51.0°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
37.4°C
Typical
44.6°C
Hottest 10%
73.0°C

Load Temperature

64.3°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
51.0°C
Typical
62.4°C
Hottest 10%
78.5°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C
3
50–60°C
13
60–70°C
13
70–80°C
9
80–90°C
2
90–100°C
2

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 51°CTypical: 62.4°CHottest 10%: 78.5°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 51°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 51°C and 78.5°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 78.5°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.

Submissions over time

2026-052026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
73.0°C4 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
59.7°C11 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
60.3°C1 submission

Coolest AMD Ryzen 7 5700X PCs

Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 11 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.

#PCCoolingRoomLoadDateView result
1AnonymousStock Cooler—44.9°COct 6, 2026
2AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler21.1°C50.8°COct 26, 2026
3AnonymousStock Cooler—51.0°COct 15, 2026
4Anonymous——54.9°COct 28, 2026
5AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—55.1°COct 23, 2026
6Anonymous——56.1°CNov 8, 2026
7AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—56.5°CNov 7, 2026
8AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—58.1°CSep 29, 2026
9AnonymousStock Cooler—62.4°COct 28, 2026
10AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—71.1°CNov 12, 2026

Ranked results ran 2 minutes or more with settled temperatures and a steady load. All leaderboards

Coldest run

44.9°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 6, 2026

Hottest run

95.9°C
— cooling·Sep 22, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Other
50.1°C2 reports
AIO Liquid Cooler
62.1°C16 reports
Stock Cooler
64.6°C11 reports
Unknown
68.5°C10 reports
Aftermarket Air Cooler
71.2°C3 reports

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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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 22.2°C.

Device Types

desktop42 reports

CPU Coolers

9 of 42 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.

By manufacturer

be quiet!
3
AMD
1
Corsair
1
MSI
1
Noctua
1
Thermalright
1
Other brands
1

By model

Avg load
  • be quiet! Pure Rock3 reports71.2°C
  • AMD Stock Cooler1 report78.5°C
  • Corsair H150i1 report60.3°C
  • MSI MAG CoreLiquid A12 3601 report48.5°C
  • Noctua NH-L9i1 report48.1°C
  • Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V31 report61.4°C
  • Thermaltake Water 3.01 report74.6°C

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 12, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler60.4°C71.1°C
Nov 12, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler58.3°C72.6°C
Nov 8, 2026—40.5°C56.1°C
Nov 7, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler37.4°C56.5°C
Oct 28, 2026—41.8°C54.9°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X?

Based on 42 community submissions, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X runs at an average idle temperature of 51°C and an average load temperature of 64.3°C. Anything between 51°C and 78.5°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 64.3°C too hot for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is around 90°C under sustained load. 64.3°C is within the safe operating range. 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 5700X?

For a 65W high-end CPU like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 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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