Intel Core i3-4150

Based on 1 reportCPUIntelEntry-levelMost recent submission: May 18, 2026

The Intel Core i3-4150 runs at an average of 58°C under load based on 1 community submission. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 58°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 58°C. Idle temperatures average 45°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical entry-level baseline of 65°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Intel

Idle Temperature

45.0°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
45.0°C
Typical
45.0°C
Hottest 10%
45.0°C

Load Temperature

58.0°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
58.0°C
Typical
58.0°C
Hottest 10%
58.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 58°CTypical: 58°CHottest 10%: 58°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 58°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 58°C and 58°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 58°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

58.0°C
Other cooling·May 18, 2026

Hottest run

58.0°C
Other cooling·May 18, 2026

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: 28°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
May 18, 2026Other45.0°C58.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i3-4150?

Based on 1 community submissions, the Intel Core i3-4150 runs at an average idle temperature of 45°C and an average load temperature of 58°C. Anything between 58°C and 58°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 58°C too hot for the Intel Core i3-4150?

The safe operating ceiling for entry-level CPUs like the Intel Core i3-4150 is around 85°C under sustained load. 58°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 85°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the Intel Core i3-4150?

For a 65W entry-level CPU like the Intel Core i3-4150, 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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