Intel Core i7-1165G7

Based on 30 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Nov 6, 2026

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 runs at an average of 82.8°C under load based on 30 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 97°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 62°C. Idle temperatures average 57.3°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical high-end baseline of 75°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
Intel

Idle Temperature

57.3°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
40.0°C
Typical
55.0°C
Hottest 10%
76.0°C

Load Temperature

82.8°C
Hot
Coolest 10%
62.0°C
Typical
84.0°C
Hottest 10%
97.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C
1
60–70°C
5
70–80°C
4
80–90°C
7
90–100°C
12
100–110°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 62°CTypical: 84°CHottest 10%: 97°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 62°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 62°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

2026-042026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
79.7°C3 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
81.6°C4 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
80.4°C5 submissions

Coolest Intel Core i7-1165G7 PCs

Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 8 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.

#PCCoolingRoomLoadDateView result
1AnonymousLenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ITL05Stock Cooler—62.0°COct 29, 2026
2AnonymousASUS Q538EIStock Cooler—65.0°COct 13, 2026
3AnonymousLenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2Stock Cooler—76.0°COct 20, 2026
4AnonymousDell Inspiron 5406 2N1Stock Cooler—82.0°COct 27, 2026
5AnonymousVenom BlackBook Zero 15 PhantomStock Cooler—83.0°COct 30, 2026
6AnonymousASUS Vivobook ASUSLaptop X513EAN K513EAStock Cooler—86.0°COct 24, 2026
7AnonymousStock Cooler—93.0°CSep 29, 2026
8AnonymousASUS Vivobook ASUSLaptop X521EA S533EAStock Cooler—93.0°COct 17, 2026

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

Coldest run

59.0°C
— cooling·Jun 12, 2026

Hottest run

100.0°C
Other cooling·Jul 20, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Stock Cooler
81.6°C24 reports
Unknown
83.5°C4 reports
Aftermarket Air Cooler
90.0°C1 report
Other
100.0°C1 report

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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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.5°C.

Device Types

desktop16 reports
laptop14 reports

Laptop Models

13 of 14 laptop reports named the laptop model.

By manufacturer

ASUS
7
Lenovo
3
Dell
2
Other brands
1

By model

Avg load
  • ASUS Q538EI3 reports75.0°C
  • ASUS Vivobook ASUSLaptop X513EAN K513EA2 reports86.0°C
  • Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 22 reports78.0°C
  • ASUS Vivobook 151 report71.0°C
  • ASUS Vivobook ASUSLaptop X521EA S533EA1 report93.0°C
  • Dell Inspiron 5406 2N11 report82.0°C
  • Dell Latitude 54201 report73.0°C
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ITL051 report62.0°C

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 6, 2026Stock Cooler75.0°C98.0°C
Oct 30, 2026Stock Cooler47.0°C73.0°C
Oct 30, 2026Stock Cooler42.0°C83.0°C
Oct 29, 2026Stock Cooler42.0°C62.0°C
Oct 27, 2026Stock Cooler65.0°C82.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-1165G7?

Based on 30 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-1165G7 runs at an average idle temperature of 57.3°C and an average load temperature of 82.8°C. Anything between 62°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 82.8°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-1165G7?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-1165G7 is around 90°C under sustained load. 82.8°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 i7-1165G7?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-1165G7, 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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