Intel Core i7-7500U

Based on 7 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Jul 4, 2026

The Intel Core i7-7500U runs at an average of 82.8°C under load based on 7 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 89.5°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 73°C. Idle temperatures average 54.4°C.

Runs warm

Average load temp is above the typical high-end baseline of 75°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

54.4°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

39.5°C

Typical

60.0°C

Hottest 10%

64.0°C

Load Temperature

82.8°C

Hot

Coolest 10%

73.0°C

Typical

83.5°C

Hottest 10%

89.5°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 73°CTypical: 83.5°CHottest 10%: 89.5°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 73°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 73°C and 89.5°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 89.5°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

2026-062026-07

Coldest run

73.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Jun 2, 2026

Hottest run

89.5°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Jun 2, 2026

Cooling Comparison

Unknown

77.5°C1 report

Aftermarket Air Cooler

82.0°C1 report

Stock Cooler

84.0°C5 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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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 1°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Jul 4, 2026	Aftermarket Air Cooler	60.0°C	82.0°C
Jun 21, 2026	—	60.5°C	77.5°C
Jun 2, 2026	Stock Cooler	39.5°C	83.5°C
Jun 2, 2026	Stock Cooler	61.5°C	89.5°C
Jun 2, 2026	Stock Cooler	54.0°C	85.5°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-7500U?

Based on 7 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-7500U runs at an average idle temperature of 54.4°C and an average load temperature of 82.8°C. Anything between 73°C and 89.5°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 82.8°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-7500U?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-7500U is around 90°C under sustained load. 82.8°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 i7-7500U?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-7500U, 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.