AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Based on 44 reportsCPUAMD · 2020High-endMost recent submission: Nov 5, 2026

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X runs at an average of 75.1°C under load based on 44 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 90.5°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 62.6°C. Idle temperatures average 56.7°C.

Runs normal
Average load temp is in line with the typical high-end baseline of 75°C.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD
Released
2020
Architecture
Zen 3
Process node
TSMC 7nm
TDP
105W – 142W
Cores
8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Boost clock
4.7 GHz
Socket
AM4

Idle Temperature

56.7°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
40.9°C
Typical
53.9°C
Hottest 10%
73.5°C

Load Temperature

75.1°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
62.6°C
Typical
72.4°C
Hottest 10%
90.5°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C
2
60–70°C
11
70–80°C
19
80–90°C
7
90–100°C
5

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 62.6°CTypical: 72.4°CHottest 10%: 90.5°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 62.6°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 62.6°C and 90°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • 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)
76.6°C2 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
70.0°C6 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
77.1°C10 submissions

Coolest AMD Ryzen 7 5800X PCs

Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 6 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.

#PCCoolingRoomLoadDateView result
1Anonymous——63.1°CNov 4, 2026
2AnonymousAftermarket Air Cooler—66.4°COct 22, 2026
3AnonymousAftermarket Air CoolerDeepCool AK400 Zero DarkPlus26.0°C66.8°COct 8, 2026
4AnonymousAftermarket Air Cooler—68.8°COct 29, 2026
5AnonymousAftermarket Air CoolerBE Quitt Pure ROCK223.0°C71.9°CNov 5, 2026
6AnonymousAftermarket Air Cooler—77.0°COct 3, 2026

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

Coldest run

45.9°C
— cooling·May 5, 2026

Hottest run

90.9°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Aug 16, 2026

Cooling Comparison

AIO Liquid Cooler
71.6°C6 reports
Unknown
71.7°C10 reports
Aftermarket Air Cooler
75.3°C23 reports
Stock Cooler
81.4°C3 reports
Custom Water Loop
90.2°C2 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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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D71.5°C
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X75.1°C
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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.2°C.

Device Types

desktop44 reports

CPU Coolers

9 of 44 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.

By manufacturer

be quiet!
3
Thermalright
2
Cooler Master
1
DeepCool
1
Noctua
1
Other brands
1

By model

Avg load
  • be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 43 reports69.6°C
  • DeepCool AK400 Zero DarkPlus1 report66.8°C
  • Noctua NH-L9a AM41 report90.6°C
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 1201 report72.1°C
  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB1 report63.4°C

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 5, 2026Aftermarket Air CoolerBE Quitt Pure ROCK235.3°C71.9°C
Nov 4, 2026—41.4°C63.1°C
Oct 29, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler52.5°C71.5°C
Oct 29, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler57.4°C68.8°C
Oct 22, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler38.4°C66.4°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?

Based on 44 community submissions, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X runs at an average idle temperature of 56.7°C and an average load temperature of 75.1°C. Anything between 62.6°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 75.1°C too hot for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is around 90°C under sustained load. 75.1°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 5800X?

For a 105W high-end CPU like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 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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