Intel Core i7-11800H

Based on 46 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Nov 5, 2026

The Intel Core i7-11800H runs at an average of 84°C under load based on 46 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 98°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 70°C. Idle temperatures average 61.3°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

61.3°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
43.0°C
Typical
59.0°C
Hottest 10%
80.0°C

Load Temperature

84.0°C
Hot
Coolest 10%
70.0°C
Typical
83.0°C
Hottest 10%
98.0°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C
1
50–60°C
2
60–70°C
1
70–80°C
12
80–90°C
12
90–100°C
14
100–110°C
4

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 70°CTypical: 83°CHottest 10%: 98°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 70°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 70°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

2026-052026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
81.7°C3 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
84.1°C8 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
80.8°C11 submissions

Coolest Intel Core i7-11800H 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
1AnonymousMSI Sword 15 A11UDStock Cooler20.0°C74.0°CNov 5, 2026
2AnonymousStock Cooler—83.0°COct 1, 2026
3AnonymousMSI Raider GE76 11UEStock Cooler—89.5°COct 14, 2026
4AnonymousDell Precision 5560Stock Cooler22.0°C91.0°COct 9, 2026
5AnonymousAcer Predator PH317-55Stock Cooler—93.0°COct 24, 2026
6AnonymousMSI Pulse GL66 11UDKStock Cooler—96.0°COct 19, 2026
7AnonymousHP Omen 16-B0XXXStock Cooler—97.0°COct 7, 2026
8AnonymousHP ZBook Power G8Stock Cooler—100.0°COct 23, 2026

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

Coldest run

49.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 23, 2026

Hottest run

100.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 23, 2026

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: 25°C.

Device Types

laptop46 reports

Laptop Models

34 of 46 laptop reports named the laptop model.

By manufacturer

MSI
10
HP
8
Acer
7
Alienware
4
Dell
2
Lenovo
2
Other brands
1

By model

Avg load
  • Alienware M15 R64 reports75.8°C
  • MSI Sword 15 A11UD4 reports76.3°C
  • Acer Predator PH317-553 reports78.3°C
  • Acer Predator Triton 3003 reports82.0°C
  • HP Omen 16-B0XXX2 reports97.0°C
  • HP ZBook Fury G82 reports83.0°C
  • MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG2 reports81.5°C
  • MSI Katana GF76 11UC-467XPL2 reports70.0°C

+12 more models

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 5, 2026Stock Cooler80.0°C97.0°C
Nov 5, 2026Stock Cooler47.0°C74.0°C
Oct 30, 2026Stock Cooler48.0°C79.0°C
Oct 29, 2026Stock Cooler61.0°C93.0°C
Oct 28, 2026Stock Cooler43.0°C76.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-11800H?

Based on 46 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-11800H runs at an average idle temperature of 61.3°C and an average load temperature of 84°C. Anything between 70°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 84°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-11800H?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-11800H is around 90°C under sustained load. 84°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 i7-11800H?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-11800H, 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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