topic Re: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle in Mobile and Desktop Processors

11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle

AshN — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:05:03 GMT

I have a laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H @ 2.50GHz and from startup, the temperature is over 90 degrees with the device mode set to 'Balanced'. This is with no applications running, only system processes. When set to 'Cool' with the fans on full speed the temperature will drop to 85 degrees. I have installed the latest drivers and opened a support case with the manufacturer. Is it normal for the processor to run this hot when idle? Is there anything I can do to reduce the temperature?

Re: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle

VARADHARAJAN — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:26:28 GMT

@AshN

No, it's not normal. Show it to the service center, and they will check the processor thermal paste and the ventilation and fan, too.

Try to boot Windows into safe mode, and check the temperature again

Re: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle

AshN — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:29:34 GMT

Thank you very much for your prompt response.

Re: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle

AshN — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:43:09 GMT

As a follow-up what would you expect the average temperature to be when the device is idle?

Re: 11th Gen Intel Core i9 over 90 degrees when idle

VARADHARAJAN — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:40:13 GMT

@AshN

I don't have your processor, but while idle 40*-55* is normal