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Intel Core i7-8700 Temperatures — Idle 60°C · Load 77.4°C — 8 reports | ThermalStats

Intel Core i7-8700

Based on 8 reportsCPUIntelHigh-endMost recent submission: Sep 17, 2026

The Intel Core i7-8700 runs at an average of 77.4°C under load based on 8 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 93°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 58°C. Idle temperatures average 60°C.

Runs normal

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

Specifications

Manufacturer: Intel

Idle Temperature

60.0°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

46.0°C

Typical

64.0°C

Hottest 10%

76.0°C

Load Temperature

77.4°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

58.0°C

Typical

74.0°C

Hottest 10%

93.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

90–100°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 58°CTypical: 74°CHottest 10%: 93°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 58°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 58°C and 93°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 93°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

2026-062026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Moderate room (21–25°C)

74.0°C2 submissions

Warm room (≥26°C)

74.0°C1 submission

Coldest run

58.0°C

AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·Sep 17, 2026

Hottest run

93.0°C

— cooling·Sep 11, 2026

Cooling Comparison

AIO Liquid Cooler

58.0°C1 report

Stock Cooler

74.0°C3 reports

Unknown

84.8°C4 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: 24.8°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Sep 17, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	46.0°C	58.0°C
Sep 11, 2026	—	76.0°C	93.0°C
Jul 26, 2026	—	46.0°C	69.0°C
Jul 16, 2026	Stock Cooler	67.0°C	75.0°C
Jul 16, 2026	Stock Cooler	66.0°C	73.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the Intel Core i7-8700?

Based on 8 community submissions, the Intel Core i7-8700 runs at an average idle temperature of 60°C and an average load temperature of 77.4°C. Anything between 58°C and 93°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 77.4°C too hot for the Intel Core i7-8700?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i7-8700 is around 90°C under sustained load. 77.4°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 i7-8700?

For a 75W high-end CPU like the Intel Core i7-8700, 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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