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Why does my Intel U-series processor heat up significantly while running a Python-based backend scri

Fresherslivecomin
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‎05-11-2025 11:58 PM
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Hi all,

 

 

I’m currently developing a backend automation tool in Python for my website fresherslive.com.in, and I’ve noticed that whenever I run my script—which involves data parsing, a bit of web scraping, and some clustering—the CPU usage spikes, and the system heats up quickly.

I’m using a laptop with an Intel U-series processor (11th Gen Core i5), and even with basic multithreading, the thermals go up fast and sometimes throttle performance.

Is this expected behavior for U-series processors under heavy Python workloads, or should I be optimizing the script differently (e.g., switching to multiprocessing or offloading parts to GPU)? Any tips to handle heat more effectively while keeping performance stable?

Would appreciate your insights!

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