AveTemp

Monitoring the CPU temperature, among other variables, is one way you can make sure your computer works smoothly and efficiently. In addition to reduced performance, constantly experiencing a hot CPU can lead to shorter lifespan of the device, thermal throttling, more power consumption and even permanent damage.

AveTemp is a lightweight application that provides you with real-time data on the cores of the CPU so that you can take the necessary actions to address it.

The program doesn’t require installation, so just launch, and you are ready to view the real-time temperature values for your device. The interface consists of a single window where you can view the details of the cores of your CPU along with their average temperatures on different intervals.

The advantage of the tool stems from the fact that you have constant, real-time monitoring of the CPU and TDP (thermal design power). You can easily check out the changes that occur over time. The fact that you can view the average temperature in the past 24h, 1h or even 1 minute can help you determine whether this is an isolated case or a regular occurrence that requires more in-depth examination.

A further noteworthy feature is that you can allow the app to automatically adjust the values based on the PC’s workload. If you don’t want to constantly be checking the tool, then you can consider applying the ‘Automatically change processor state’ option from the Settings. You can configure the desired thresholds for when the app should act, and it can help keep a normal temperature in both active and idle modes.

AveTemp can come in handy in a variety of situations, including if you want to reduce the energy consumption in your household or perhaps are working on a laptop and want to adjust the load based on your task.

The app would also prove useful for avid gamers who care about peak performance during playtime. If you notice that your gaming laptop becomes noisy and hot while you play, you can check the temperatures and adjust the CPU performance state and Turbo mode to reduce the heat and consequent noise.