CPU Temps - 85 to 93 degree celsius (FIXED)

[Hitman]

Thank you for the responses my temps are now 70-75 with everything on max (RT and everything is on ultra) and mid 60's if i turn on v-sync. I disabled multicore enhancement in the bios.

I am running into high temps issues with this game. In about 2 minutes of gameplay - Im at these temperatures.

I know i9 usually run hot but these are abnormally high temps

My specs are :
I9 - 14900k
Gpu - 4090 tuf Asus
CpU cooler : 240mm aio
2 intake fans in front and one exhaust at back.

my cpu idles at around 28 to 32 degree Celsius. In other games such as rdr2 , gta 5 and it takes two it sits around 55 to 65 range. Its only cyberpunk I'm reaching these temps with.

Playing on max. Please don't advise to tone down setting - I appreciate it but I shouldn't need to if anyone with similar specs is experiencing this issue please advise.

Tried so far:

- Updated bios
- Undervolted cpu core by -75 mv (offset)
- Set all the fans to performance mode and set to monitor cpu in Bios.

[Rune]

What wattage and voltage are you reaching on the CPU when playing?

[valium]

90s is bad (the temp, not the decade, that was awesome). I would get a water cooled AIO for that CPU. Check airflow. RDR2 and GTA5 are not pushing your system like Cyberpunk is, hell I was playing GTA5 on high settings on my Steam Deck.

edit:// Looks like I misread and they already have an AIO, so my mistake on that.

[Hitman]

Originally posted by Rune:

What wattage and voltage are you reaching on the CPU when playing?

I will check that today after work

[₢ Cryptic Chipp]

Originally posted by Aimless:

I am running into high temps issues with this game. In about 2 minutes of gameplay - Im at these temperatures.

I know i9 usually run hot but these are abnormally high temps

My specs are :
I9 - 14900k
Gpu - 4090 tuf Asus
CpU cooler : 240mm aio
2 intake fans in front and one exhaust at back.

my cpu idles at around 28 to 32 degree Celsius. In other games such as rdr2 , gta 5 and it takes two it sits around 55 to 65 range. Its only cyberpunk I'm reaching these temps with.

Playing on max. Please don't advise to tone down setting - I appreciate it but I shouldn't need to if anyone with similar specs is experiencing this issue please advise.

Tried so far:

- Updated bios
- Undervolted cpu core by -75 mv (offset)
- Set all the fans to performance mode and set to monitor cpu in Bios.

The main problem you're going to see is that series of chips, (Specifically the i9 14900k) had issues right from factory, there isn't really anything you can do. GTA and RDR2 are not CPU intensive games, they're more GPU heavy as where 2077 is more CPU heavy.

Turning down settings is your only option, I know you don't want that, but sadly that chip from intel was kinda DoA out of factory due to the microcoding issues.

[Vyna]

oh no, you got a problematic CPU and if you are uncomfortable with the temperature on high load then oof. I dont own the CPU but from what I look around...

Official reply form Intel forum [community.intel.com] say that
"...your processor supports up to 100°C and any temperatures below it are normal and expected..."

Digitalcitizen [www.digitalcitizen.life] test result max out at 99 degree as cpu use 300+ watts.

What to do?
(Simple)
- AIO upgrade to 360mm high performance
- change to high performance thermal paste or even metal thermal paste
(Little advance)
- Set limits in the bios that are VCC (CPU voltage) and ICC_MAX (CPU amperes)
- Addition bios to adjust PL1 and PL2 which is the max power draw
refer post #6 [forums.tomshardware.com]
(Advance)
- Apply metal liquid on CPU silicon die and all 10 degree lower

But limiting and lowering things can lose the maximum advertise performance so... yeah. At your own risk.

[Tr3m0r]

Just for clarification is this "average temps" or maximum? One of my systems is a Blade 18 i9 13950h, 32gb ddr5 5200mhz ram, RTX 4090, 5TB SSD. As a laptop, I always have temps in the 75-80 range as an average on the CPU and 70-80 on the GPU. I run my laptop way more than my desktop and even with the bad intel processors, it performs as it did day 1. Honestly my laptops have always outlived my use case and i have worried about temps forever! The max temps of the CPU are always in the 95-100 range every single time I play a game every single day.

So 90 isn't a low temp for sure, but they are designed to operate at that temp, below TJMax 24/7 probably given a 7 year continuous use lifetime. The fact, i'm assuming you have a desktop just means that you have more opportunity to cool it more effectively including a CPU repaste. Thermal Grizzley is excellent. I have not used it but I know it's better than the IC Diamond I have used often.

I'd also consider using a bigger AIO if your case will support 360mm. I really go for the best AIO and have ditched the custom loops awhile ago. It's just so much easier. A good AIO and thermal paste is plenty. An often overlooked component to case design is airflow design. Some people like to have all the air coming in and exiting up top or everything trying to exit or go out. Look it up and see what's best. But worst case scenario, even if it's a laptop that won't be repasted, it's not as bad as many people think.

[V1RuS]

that is deffo not normal.
you can lower the ac/dc load lines or find an option called cpu lite load mode
if you have AC/DC LL you can lower them down for example ( AC LL > 30 DC LL > 50)
Do NOT type in triple digit numbers. if you have cpu lite load mode try getting down something like mode 6 or lower.
also try to increase the load line calibration (effects Vdroop) mode 6,7,8 would be ideal as it will keep voltages low.

none of these should impact performance either as the cpu will still request what it needs.

also get a bigger AIO 240mm is not that great for 14th gen.

[caaront]

I almost went with the 14,900 but accidentally called a number I thought was who had the PC and it was a builder with a similar name. We talked and he built me a monster rig with an AMD CPU and the RTX 4090, CP 2077 and everything else is running cool. Now if only I did not have uncoordinated hands and could get past the boss fight with Royce, or better yet, avoid having to fight him in his armor.

(I went back to where I was on the couch and ended up shooting Royce then fought my way out through his goons.)

Good luck OP.

[Tokenn]

OP -- If you are running just a 2-fan AIO, I don't think you have enough airflow. See what happens if you run your system with the side-panels off, and maybe with a floor fan blowing in. I have an i9-13th gen CPU and it was spiking to 100C until I realised my PC case didn't allow enough airflow. After removing the solid front case panel and replacing it with plastic mesh, my system now idles in the low 30s and runs about 70C while playing Cyberpunk.

[DANEDANGER]

Man am i glad i went for amd *Laughs* Anyways, the cpu runs way too hot. Dont know if you know or if anyone before me said it but... Intel 13/14 cpu are known to have issues, there has been a emergency bios update released by now but you have to instal it and ensure your longer in danger of blowing the cpu. There are ontop of that various tips and tricks to undervolt a cpu without much or any loss of perfomance. This was also a recommended step from before that bios patch. Lastly, the intel 13/14 cpu's are known to run way hotter then anything we have seen before, this was designed in, i figure that 240 rad wont cut it and you may want to upgrade it to a 360 or 420 if posible. Find the best cpu paste to get rid of that heat asap also. The stock paste functions but isnt nearly as good as a paste of your own chosing were you know for sure what the specs for it are.

[algypan]

Originally posted by valium:

90s is bad (the temp, not the decade, that was awesome).

Yes, yes it was.
OP, I would defo be running something like an Arctic freezer 420 or similar size, if your case allows the size. That CPU runs hot as hell.

[failsafe]

Have other have said for 14900k you really need a 280/360mm AIO if you have enough room in your case.

Could also try replacing your thermal paste and resetting your HS could have poor contact with the CPU or the paste hasn't spread evenly.

JayzTwoCents did a good video recently testing out all the Arctic Freezer Pro AIO's on a 14900k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkqlXsKmn6I

[Aleddra]

A simple solution would be to tweak your video settings.

You have a few options:
-Enable DLSS.
-Cap your FPS.
-Lower the quality to high.
-Apply custom video settings.

[Aleddra]

Also that machine is a unicorn. I just hope you made it yourself, prices in a shop would be silly.

[valium]

A 240 AIO should... realistically be fine, but that line of CPU has been a bit of a wild card.