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i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:29:12 GMT

Hello,

Could u help me?

I've got a new i9 14900k ... but its on 80 degree on 1-3% load. And permanently on 95-100 degree in games, with 10-30% load only.

I have Gigabyte z790 aero motherboard
i9 14900k
Gigabyte 3070 ti gaming video card
32gb ram corsair 6200 mhz
water cooling nzxt kraken x73 white

I've attached the 2 tests i saw in some threads.

Re:i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Earl_Intel — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:29:50 GMT

Hi Razvy09,

Thank you for posting in the communities!

We appreciate you getting in touch with us and spending the time to solve the issue you brought up.

For us to further troubleshoot the issue and find the root cause of it, try following the instructions below:

Check the thermal solution

When choosing a thermal solution (Fan Heatsink) for your system, you will need to consider two factors: The socket (LGA) and the TDP (wattage). There could be other factors to consider, but as a baseline you need to consider these two factors:

Look up the socket (LGA) information for the Fan heatsink to make sure it is compatible with the processor's supported socket and the motherboard.
Look up the Processor Base Power (previously known as TDP) on the processors' product page (ark.intel.com) and make sure that the Fan Heatsink TDP value (wattage) is equal to or higher than the Processor Base Power (previously known as TDP).

Check the thermal solution installation

Ensure that the CPU thermal solution being used is compatible and correct for the specific CPU. If you're using a non -Intel cooling solution, make sure that it's validated to work based on the processor’s thermal specification. Refer to product specification page.
Verify that any protective layer over the CPU heatsink thermal interface material (TIM) was removed.
Verify proper installation of the processor thermal solution. Ensure all anchors are uniformly fastened. Make sure the thermal solution is not bumping into any other components on the motherboard. For standard fan heat sink refer to Resetting Boxed Intel® Processor Fan Heatsink Push Pins.
For other thermal solutions such as liquid cooling solutions, refer to the vendor instructions on how to install. Note that for liquid cooling, you must ensure that the pump cable and radiator fans are plugged into appropriate board headers.
Make sure to apply the right amount of thermal interface material (TIM) on the processor.

Check fan operation and status

Verify proper installation of the thermal solution fan power connection.
Verify CPU fan impeller isn't blocked and nothing is preventing it from spinning.
Verify that fan inlet isn't obstructed by other components or cabling so that proper air intake is prevented.
For more details on fan issues, refer to Troubleshooting Fan Issues with Intel® Boxed Processors.

Check air ventilation

Verify that chassis internal airflow is adequate.
Verify system cabling or other components aren't obstructing system air flow.
Verify that general airflow rate and direction are correct. If using multiple system fans, verify that overall system intake and exhaust is balanced.
For an evacuated system configuration (fans blowing outward), ensure proper inlet venting.
For pressurized system configuration (fans blowing inward), ensure proper outlet venting.

Load BIOS default/or Update BIOS

Try to load the default BIOS setting in your system.
Or, try to update the BIOS.
Note: You may wish to note the current BIOS settings before resetting the BIOS.

Source link: Overheating Symptoms and Troubleshooting for Intel® Boxed Processors

Let me know if there will be changes on the issue after trying the troubleshooting.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Re:i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:13:16 GMT

Thermal pasta and montage were made by Shop's service from where I bought the i9 14900k. As I never did it myself.

Bios has been updated to the last version F12, for Gigabyte Z790 motherboard.
I've set in bios all CPU fans to FULL SPEED, but doesnt change anything visible for me.

I want to know what are normal temperatures in gaming unreal engine 5 games? Is 95-100 degrees normal or I should worry?

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Earl_Intel — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:15:56 GMT

Hi Razvy09,

I appreciate you updating your BIOS version to the latest version for testing.

Regarding your concern about the temperature when playing Unreal Engine 5 games, it will purely depend on the cooling capacity of your CPU cooler.

Based on the specifications of the Intel Core i9-14900K (Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900K), the processor can handle temperatures up to 100°C, but if it always stays at 100°C, that's overheating.

Can you confirm if this is your CPU cooler, Kraken X73 | Infinity Screen CPU Cooler | Gaming PCs | NZXT?
Have you already set "Intel default settings" on your BIOS?
Have you already tried contacting your Place of Purchase regarding the issue?
May I know the exact game you're playing that's encountering this overheating issue?

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:42 GMT

Hello,

Yes, its exactly that CPU cooler, but white version (color I think its irrelevant). Is it good or I should get something better for i9 14900KF?
Yes, i have it by default on intel default settings.
No, because I dont know if its CPU issue or if its normal thing for i9 14900KF
I'm having temperature issues in Throne and Liberty Online. I'm playing on Europe servers, as I'm from Europe.

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:21:01 GMT

As additionally info. I'm using i9 14900KF with INTEL TURBO OFF following this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj9ofSrqMoE

CPU i9 14900KF temperature:
-on idle 40-50 degrees
-in game, Throne and Liberty, its 55-65 degrees. I've even tried Throne and Liberty Online + Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, both Steam games in the same time and temperature doesnt change and CPU Load is only 25-40%.
But with Intel Turbo Boost OFF my cpu is locked at 3200 mhz.

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Earl_Intel — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:42:45 GMT

Hi Razvy09,

Thanks for sharing this information with me.

Let's try testing your system using our Intel XTU.

Run XTU on your system, then run a stress test for at least 30 minutes. after that click the 'File Logging" button so that the stress test result will be recorded.

Installer: Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)

Here's an example:

Once done, kindly provide us the file so we can investigate it.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:57:36 GMT

I dont know if I saved them properly. Please let me know if I have to re-do it again.

I will attach what I did today:
-Those at 2025.04.10, hours 13:10-13:13 - are with Intel Turbo Boost OFF/Disabled, and Fans on silent.
-Those at 2025.04.10, hours 13:51-13:52 - are with Intel Turbo Boost ON, and Fans on Normal/Full.

I got some photos with phone too, if are needed.

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:10:32 GMT

I've notice in Bios on default Intel settings are set on Extreme and Gigabyte motherboard on Optimization, with grey so that settings I cant edit.

I added photos taken with my phone.

Re: i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:36:25 GMT

Ok, I think I did it wrong first time, files were quite small.

I've tried again:
-First 2 are screen with test passed and File Logging - Turbo OFF
-Next 3 are 2 screens with beginning of test and test passed and File Logging - Turbo ON

Re:i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Earl_Intel — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:46:26 GMT

Hi Razvy09,

I appreciate you sharing the records after performing stress test.

I'll further check on this internally and provide you an insight after reviewing the files.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re:i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Earl_Intel — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:53:26 GMT

Hi Razvy09,

Thank you for patiently waiting.

I'll be sending you a private email regarding to your inquiry overheating issues on your system.

Please check your inbox when you have some free time.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Re:i9 14900k temperature 100 degrees

Razvy09 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:03:14 GMT

Hello,

Thanks very much. I've seen the email and replied. Please let me know if the email reached back to u, because sometimes emails are getting blocked when replying to companies because of some anti-spam feature.