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Intel Core i7-6700 Temperatures — Idle 50.4°C · Load 70.2°C — 10 reports | ThermalStats

Intel Core i7-6700

Based on 10 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Aug 28, 2026

The Intel Core i7-6700 runs at an average of 70.2°C under load based on 10 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 82°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 43°C. Idle temperatures average 50.4°C.

Runs normal

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

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

50.4°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

27.5°C

Typical

50.0°C

Hottest 10%

64.0°C

Load Temperature

70.2°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

43.0°C

Typical

69.0°C

Hottest 10%

82.0°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 43°CTypical: 69°CHottest 10%: 82°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 43°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 43°C and 82°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 82°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.

Submissions over time

2026-052026-08

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)

43.0°C1 submission

Moderate room (21–25°C)

78.0°C1 submission

Coldest run

43.0°C

Other cooling·Aug 6, 2026

Hottest run

88.0°C

Other cooling·Aug 18, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Other

66.0°C3 reports

Stock Cooler

69.9°C5 reports

Unknown

77.0°C2 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.

Compare with similar hardware

Other high-end CPUs from Intel

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 22°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Aug 28, 2026	Stock Cooler	50.0°C	82.0°C
Aug 20, 2026	Other	54.0°C	67.0°C
Aug 18, 2026	Stock Cooler	65.0°C	78.0°C
Aug 18, 2026	Other	64.0°C	88.0°C
Aug 17, 2026	Stock Cooler	50.0°C	60.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-6700?

Based on 10 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-6700 runs at an average idle temperature of 50.4°C and an average load temperature of 70.2°C. Anything between 43°C and 82°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 70.2°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-6700?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-6700 is around 90°C under sustained load. 70.2°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 i7-6700?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-6700, 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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