Intel Core i5-7300HQ

Based on 3 reportsCPUIntelMid-rangeMost recent submission: Jul 27, 2026

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ runs at an average of 82°C under load based on 3 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 85°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 79°C. Idle temperatures average 59°C.

Runs warm

Average load temp is above the typical mid-range baseline of 70°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

59.0°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

56.0°C

Typical

59.0°C

Hottest 10%

62.0°C

Load Temperature

82.0°C

Hot

Coolest 10%

79.0°C

Typical

82.0°C

Hottest 10%

85.0°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 79°CTypical: 82°CHottest 10%: 85°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 79°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 79°C and 85°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 85°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.

Coldest run

79.0°C

— cooling·Jul 27, 2026

Hottest run

85.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Jul 26, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Unknown

79.0°C1 report

Stock Cooler

83.5°C2 reports

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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Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Jul 27, 2026	—	62.0°C	79.0°C
Jul 26, 2026	Stock Cooler	56.0°C	85.0°C
Jul 26, 2026	Stock Cooler	59.0°C	82.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i5-7300HQ?

Based on 3 community submissions, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ runs at an average idle temperature of 59°C and an average load temperature of 82°C. Anything between 79°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 82°C too hot for the Intel Core i5-7300HQ?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range CPUs like the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is around 90°C under sustained load. 82°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 i5-7300HQ?

For a 70W mid-range CPU like the Intel Core i5-7300HQ, 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.