Intel Core i7-1185G7

Based on 26 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Nov 4, 2026

The Intel Core i7-1185G7 runs at an average of 78.7°C under load based on 26 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 97°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 56.5°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%

36.0°C

Typical

54.0°C

Hottest 10%

78.0°C

Load Temperature

78.7°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

56.5°C

Typical

80.0°C

Hottest 10%

97.0°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C

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%: 56.5°CTypical: 80°CHottest 10%: 97°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 56.5°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 56.5°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)

70.0°C1 submission

Moderate room (21–25°C)

83.5°C2 submissions

Warm room (≥26°C)

71.8°C3 submissions

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Coldest run

47.0°C

— cooling·May 30, 2026

Hottest run

100.0°C

Passive / Fanless cooling·Aug 28, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Unknown

72.8°C12 reports

Other

77.0°C1 report

Stock Cooler

83.0°C12 reports

Passive / Fanless

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: 26.2°C.

Device Types

laptop5 reports

desktop21 reports

Laptop Models

4 of 5 laptop reports named the laptop model.

By manufacturer

Dell

Microsoft

By model

Avg load

HP ZBook Firefly G82 reports92.0°C
Dell Latitude 54201 report76.5°C
Microsoft Surface Pro 81 report70.0°C

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Nov 4, 2026	Stock Cooler	57.0°C	97.0°C
Nov 4, 2026	Stock Cooler	78.0°C	87.0°C
Oct 22, 2026	Stock Cooler	33.0°C	70.0°C
Oct 17, 2026	Stock Cooler	58.5°C	76.5°C
Sep 30, 2026	Stock Cooler	66.0°C	84.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-1185G7?

Based on 26 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-1185G7 runs at an average idle temperature of 56.3°C and an average load temperature of 78.7°C. Anything between 56.5°C and 90°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 78.7°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-1185G7?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-1185G7 is around 90°C under sustained load. 78.7°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 i7-1185G7?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-1185G7, 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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