Intel Core i5-10400H

Based on 2 reportsCPUIntelMid-rangeMost recent submission: Aug 6, 2026

The Intel Core i5-10400H runs at an average of 74.5°C under load based on 2 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 78°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 71°C. Idle temperatures average 61.5°C.

Runs normal
Average load temp is in line with the typical mid-range baseline of 70°C.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Intel

Idle Temperature

61.5°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
60.0°C
Typical
60.0°C
Hottest 10%
63.0°C

Load Temperature

74.5°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
71.0°C
Typical
71.0°C
Hottest 10%
78.0°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C
2

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 71°CTypical: 71°CHottest 10%: 78°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 71°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 71°C and 78°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 78°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

2026-052026-08

Coldest run

71.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Aug 6, 2026

Hottest run

78.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·May 31, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Mid-range CPUs are well within thermal headroom on stock or basic aftermarket coolers, usually 60–80°C under load. Anything consistently above 85°C warrants a cooling check.

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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 30°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Aug 6, 2026Stock Cooler63.0°C71.0°C
May 31, 2026Stock Cooler60.0°C78.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i5-10400H?

Based on 2 community submissions, the Intel Core i5-10400H runs at an average idle temperature of 61.5°C and an average load temperature of 74.5°C. Anything between 71°C and 78°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 74.5°C too hot for the Intel Core i5-10400H?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range CPUs like the Intel Core i5-10400H is around 90°C under sustained load. 74.5°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 Intel Core i5-10400H?

For a 70W mid-range CPU like the Intel Core i5-10400H, 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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