Intel Core i7-11700F

Based on 11 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Oct 29, 2026

The Intel Core i7-11700F runs at an average of 78.1°C under load based on 11 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 91°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 61°C. Idle temperatures average 56.3°C.

Runs normal

Average load temp is in line with the typical high-end baseline of 75°C.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

56.3°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

44.0°C

Typical

50.0°C

Hottest 10%

70.0°C

Load Temperature

78.1°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

61.0°C

Typical

74.0°C

Hottest 10%

91.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

90–100°C

100–110°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 61°CTypical: 74°CHottest 10%: 91°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 61°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 61°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

2026-062026-10

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Coldest run

57.0°C

AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·Aug 30, 2026

Hottest run

100.0°C

— cooling·Oct 15, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Aftermarket Air Cooler

71.5°C2 reports

AIO Liquid Cooler

72.3°C6 reports

Unknown

94.0°C3 reports

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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Device Types

desktop11 reports

CPU Coolers

4 of 11 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.

By manufacturer

iBUYPOWER

DeepCool

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Oct 29, 2026	Aftermarket Air Cooler	50.0°C	74.0°C
Oct 29, 2026	Aftermarket Air Cooler	44.0°C	69.0°C
Oct 15, 2026	—	68.0°C	100.0°C
Oct 4, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	43.0°C	82.0°C
Aug 30, 2026	AIO Liquid CooleriBUYPOWER	46.0°C	57.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-11700F?

Based on 11 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-11700F runs at an average idle temperature of 56.3°C and an average load temperature of 78.1°C. Anything between 61°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 78.1°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-11700F?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-11700F is around 90°C under sustained load. 78.1°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 i7-11700F?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-11700F, 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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