Intel Celeron N3350

Based on 2 reportsCPUIntelEntry-levelMost recent submission: Aug 14, 2026

The Intel Celeron N3350 runs at an average of 88°C under load based on 2 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 90°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 86°C. Idle temperatures average 52°C.

Runs hot

Average load temp is at or above 65°C, the upper end of safe operation for this tier. Improved cooling recommended.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

52.0°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

50.0°C

Typical

50.0°C

Hottest 10%

54.0°C

Load Temperature

88.0°C

Hot

Coolest 10%

86.0°C

Typical

86.0°C

Hottest 10%

90.0°C

Load temperature distribution

80–90°C

90–100°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 86°CTypical: 86°CHottest 10%: 90°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 86°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 86°C and 85°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

86.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Aug 14, 2026

Hottest run

90.0°C

Passive / Fanless cooling·Aug 13, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Stock Cooler

86.0°C1 report

Passive / Fanless

90.0°C1 report

What's normal for this tier?

Entry-level CPUs run cool by design — typically 55–75°C under load. Higher temperatures here usually point to a failing fan, dust buildup, or poor case airflow.

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 27.5°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Aug 14, 2026	Stock Cooler	50.0°C	86.0°C
Aug 13, 2026	Passive / Fanless	54.0°C	90.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Celeron N3350?

Based on 2 community submissions, the Intel Celeron N3350 runs at an average idle temperature of 52°C and an average load temperature of 88°C. Anything between 86°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 88°C too hot for the Intel Celeron N3350?

The safe operating ceiling for entry-level CPUs like the Intel Celeron N3350 is around 85°C under sustained load. 88°C is above the recommended ceiling. If you're exceeding 85°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the Intel Celeron N3350?

For a 65W entry-level CPU like the Intel Celeron N3350, 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.