CPU temperature

[Freddy261099]

Hello,

my laptop's CPU temperature reaches over 90°C when gaming. The GPU temperature rises to 84°C and higher, Are these temperatures normal, or could they cause damage? The laptop is about 5 months old and is actually suitable for gaming. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 5545Hs an an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060.

Thanks in advance for the answers.

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@Freddy261099,

Welcome to our Community forum!

Thank you for your question! Based on your hardware and temperatures, here's some insight:

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Are Those Temperatures Normal?

• CPU @ 90–95°C during gaming: This is normal for a high-performance gaming laptop, especially with AMD's Ryzen 7 5545HS. AMD CPUs are designed to safely operate up to ~105°C before thermal throttling occurs.

• GPU @ 84°C+: Also within normal limits for an RTX 4060 Mobile GPU. Throttling generally begins around 87–90°C.

So, while your temps are high, they are still within safe limits. However, reducing them slightly can help prolong component lifespan and improve stability.

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Tips to Improve Thermals:

1. Elevate the Rear and/or Use a Cooling Pad
   Improving airflow beneath the chassis can help reduce temps by several degrees.

2. Clean the Air Vents
   Use compressed air (short, controlled bursts) to remove dust buildup from intake and exhaust vents—especially after 5 months of regular use.

3. Update BIOS and OMEN Software

   • Check for BIOS updates at Official HP® Support.

   • Update OMEN Gaming Hub and ensure you're using Performance mode or enabling manual fan control for maximum cooling.

4. Monitor for Throttling
   Use tools like HWInfo or MSI Afterburner to monitor temps, clock speeds, and throttling behavior during gaming.

5. (Advanced) Consider Undervolting (If Available):
   Tools like Ryzen Controller (for AMD CPUs) can help reduce CPU voltage, which in turn lowers heat output. Use cautiously and only if you're comfortable with advanced tuning.

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When to Worry:

If you notice:

• Sudden FPS drops during long gaming sessions,

• System shutdowns or reboots under load,

• Or the fans maxing out constantly even at idle,

Then further inspection may be needed (e.g., CPU/GPU thermal paste reapplication or a fan issue).

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Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777