Intel Core i7-2670QM

Based on 2 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Oct 14, 2026

The Intel Core i7-2670QM runs at an average of 68.3°C under load based on 2 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 69°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 67.5°C. Idle temperatures average 45.8°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical high-end baseline of 75°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Intel

Idle Temperature

45.8°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
45.0°C
Typical
45.0°C
Hottest 10%
46.5°C

Load Temperature

68.3°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
67.5°C
Typical
67.5°C
Hottest 10%
69.0°C

Load temperature distribution

60–70°C
2

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 67.5°CTypical: 67.5°CHottest 10%: 69°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 67.5°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 67.5°C and 69°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 69°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.

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Coldest run

67.5°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 14, 2026

Hottest run

69.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 14, 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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Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Oct 14, 2026Stock Cooler45.0°C69.0°C
Oct 14, 2026Stock Cooler46.5°C67.5°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-2670QM?

Based on 2 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-2670QM runs at an average idle temperature of 45.8°C and an average load temperature of 68.3°C. Anything between 67.5°C and 69°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 68.3°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-2670QM?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-2670QM is around 90°C under sustained load. 68.3°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 i7-2670QM?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-2670QM, 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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