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how to display gpu and cpu temperature | HWiNFO® Forum
September 9, 2015 - yes yes yes im way past that. im talking about the OSD (RTSS) settings. i cant find the freaking gpu cpu temp there
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temperature | HWiNFO® Forum
I now believe it was because the SSD temp... ... Hello guys, My HWiNFO v8.22-5670 reporting on the Tdie max temp of 203.2c this is the second time exactly same number 203.2c I'm guessing it's just a bug?, Knowing that my temps are extremely good no matter what type of load I throw at it. More on hwinfo.com
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Info - How to use HWINFO to track temps on PC | PC Gamer Forums
Download HWINFO - https://www.hwinfo.com/download/ when you open the app, click the tick box next to show sensors only, and click run in the next window, click on the gear icon in bottom right, this opens settings. On General tab, under polling period, set it to 500 and click the set button... More on forums.pcgamer.com
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November 6, 2023
Need Help Understanding Sensors & Diagnosing High Temperature Readings! | HWiNFO® Forum
However as of late I'm now noticing that both my GPU and CPU seem to be spiking at very high temperatures and it makes me suspect there may be another underlying cause. After replacing the fan in my GPU I've been using HWInfo to closely monitor fan RPMs and the temperature readings of both ... More on hwinfo.com
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April 3, 2024
CPU Temp Monitoring | HWiNFO® Forum
Hi everyone. I need help... I am confused with different readings from monitoring my CPU temp. I tried to find an answer in various forums but only got more confused, can someone explain in a simple way the difference in the following please ? HWINFO64 gives me these readings. (Section) CPU... More on hwinfo.com
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February 18, 2021
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What does 'effective clock' mean in HWiNFO?
Effective clock shows the actual average clock speed your CPU achieved, accounting for idle periods and throttling. If your CPU's rated boost is 5.0 GHz but effective clock shows 3.2 GHz during gaming, something is limiting it — thermal throttling, power limits, or background load. Compare 'Core Clock' (instantaneous) vs 'Effective Clock' (averaged) — a large gap means your CPU isn't sustaining its boost speed.
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How to Read HWiNFO Logs for Gaming — Temps, Clocks, Usage & Warning ...
Should I reset Min/Max values before gaming in HWiNFO?
Yes. Click the clock icon to reset readings before launching your game. This ensures Min/Max values reflect your gaming session only.
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How to Read HWiNFO Logs for Gaming — Temps, Clocks, Usage & Warning ...
What is a safe CPU temperature while gaming?
For most desktop CPUs, 70-85°C under gaming load is normal and safe. Above 90°C, most CPUs begin thermal throttling — reducing clock speeds to prevent damage. Intel 13th/14th gen tends to run hotter (80-95°C is common). AMD Ryzen 7000 series targets 95°C by design (Tjmax). For laptops, 85-95°C is typical. The key indicator isn't the temperature itself but whether the 'Thermal Throttling' flag in HWiNFO shows 'Yes'.
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CPU temps | HWiNFO® Forum
April 27, 2023 - I use CoreTemp in the tray to monitor core temps. It used to read in the high 30's to mid 40'sC with occasional bursts into the 60'sC. Then a few weeks back I started seeing temps soar into the 70-80'sC frequently and even hit 100C at a few points. I checked in with HWiNFO64 and was seeing the same numbers.
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Overall the program works well but what caught my eye is the THRM temperature. When ingame, it's at ~95°C constantly (other components show way less... ... I have an Nvidia 2080 Super -- I finally figured out what was going on. At first I thought it was when I updated HWiNFO64 that caused ...
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Monitoring Temperatures with HWInfo64 - Best Practice? - Cooling - Linus Tech Tips
February 12, 2024 - https://linustechtips.com/topic/1557388-monitoring-temperatures-with-hwinfo64-best-practice/ More sharing options... Followers 2 · Go to topic listing Cooling · I need someone to check If this build is fine please and thank you! Ta1al · 7 minutes ago Posted in PC Gaming ·
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Info - How to use HWINFO to track temps on PC | PC Gamer Forums
November 6, 2023 - Download HWINFO - https://www.... icon in bottom right, this opens settings. On General tab, under polling period, set it to 500 and click the set button next to it, and click OK....
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Need Help Understanding Sensors & Diagnosing High Temperature Readings! | HWiNFO® Forum
April 3, 2024 - I know a good idle temp is usually 40°C - 65°C, and for heavy loads it can reach as high as 80°C, but when under a heavy load it seems that they're always running higher at 80°C+ . The CPU temperature readings have consistently gotten so high it's triggered some alerts that have become ...
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How to Read HWiNFO Logs for Gaming — Temps, Clocks, Usage & Warning Signs | SmoothFPS
February 6, 2026 - Usually 10-15°C higher than core temp. Warning if above 100°C - indicates poor thermal contact or inadequate cooling · These Yes/No flags tell you exactly when your hardware is slowing down.
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How To Check CPU Temp Hwinfo
February 13, 2024 - To check CPU temperature using HWiNFO, follow these steps: 1. Download and install HWiNFO from the official website. 2. Launch the software and go to the Sensors tab. 3. Scroll down to the CPU section and look for the temperature readings. 4. The CPU temperature is usually labeled as "Temperature" or "Core Temperature."
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CPU Temp Monitoring | HWiNFO® Forum
February 18, 2021 - (Section) CPU [#0]: AMD Athlon X4 880k CPU package (TSI) (very unstable readings jumping from anything between 50 to 90 degrees on occasion) (section) Asus A88XM-PLUS CPU 37 degrees (stable slow increase, degrease) My AMD AI suite III gives me the same as HWINFO MB reading (37 at the moment ...
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How to Save Temperature Report | HWiNFO® Forum
October 29, 2023 - For example, at the end of the ... and SSD temperatures with min max and average for that day. ... Use the sensor logging function. ... Use the sensor logging function. Click to expand... I found it, but problem is that it only saves in CSV file which doesn't display information very well. Can you add more formats like HTM or something like that for save? ... Introduction Sometimes I use HWINFO together with ...
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HWiNFO - Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
October 5, 2024 - Free Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting. In-depth Hardware Information, Real-Time System Monitoring, Reporting & more
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r/buildapc on Reddit: Help me understand these different CPU temps in HWinfo
December 29, 2025 -

I have an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D that I got in September. Most of my games are more GPU-reliant than CPU-reliant, but if I'm playing a more CPU-intensive game the fans spin up loudly and the temps spike to around 80C according to the HWinfo OSD, which I have set to display the "CPU Die (average)" temp.

However, when I look at the full list of HWinfo sensors, next to "CPU Die (average)" I see a max temp of 94.8, even though I don't see it get that high on the OSD while gaming. I also see lower max temps in some of the cores. Now, I understand there isn't just one CPU temp and all of these are valid data points, but I'm having trouble interpreting them, even when viewing the tooltips. For example, are "CPU IO Die" sensors measuring different temps than "CPU Die" sensors? Is that why CPU IOD Hotspot is reporting a max temp of only 70.8? How do I make sense of all this data? (screenshot of today's HWinfo CPU temps)

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Fan control and which CPU temp to use | HWiNFO® Forum
September 26, 2024 - By default, AMD uses the "CPU Tctl/Tdie" sensor for CPU cooler temp control.
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9800x3d - What Temperature to Monitor? | HWiNFO® Forum
January 3, 2025 - See how all 3 sensors are about the same temp level along with a couple core sensors (Cores 1 and 3) And this below is under regular usage. This (low load) situation is where you'll find the most differences among those 3 sensors, maybe up to 10C. On all core loads all 3 are almost matching and even under gaming (which is middle load) they will be more consistent with each other. and another low load · You must log in or register to reply here. ... Hwinfo ...
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Can only see summary on HWINFO, cannot see cpu cores, temps, etc. Seemingly no option in settings to enable it. | HWiNFO® Forum
March 3, 2024 - Hi, this is the second system I am using HWinfo64 on. I'm using an MSI GE78HW 14900hx 4090 laptop. I have the pro license activated as well. I don't see the CPU/Motherboard and other info. Including temps and clock speeds per core. Even in settings I can't seem to find where to enable it...
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How to Check CPU Temperature and Why Is It Important? | Kooling Monster
January 3, 2026 - You can check the CPU temperature in the BIOS settings (or UEFI after Windows 10), but this method doesn’t provide much value as we don’t have access to the BIOS when we play video games. So 3rd party monitoring software is more useful. There are many monitoring programs, such as HWiNFO, Core Temp, NZXT's CAM, and many others.