{"id":73176,"date":"2025-09-19T07:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T00:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:26:44","slug":"how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check CPU and GPU Temperature on Windows: A Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">The content of the article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide\/#Can_IT_Systems_help_review_the_current_environment_before_proposing_a_solution\" >Can IT Systems help review the current environment before proposing a solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide\/#Does_this_topic_connect_to_ongoing_IT_operations\" >Does this topic connect to ongoing IT operations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/how-to-check-cpu-and-gpu-temperature-on-windows-a-detailed-guide\/#Need_help_applying_this_to_your_business\" >Need help applying this to your business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Need_to_Check_CPU_and_GPU_Temperature\"><\/span>Why Need to Check CPU and GPU Temperature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Checking the CPU and GPU temperature is crucial to ensure that the hardware of your computer operates correctly, helping to avoid overheating situations that can cause serious damage. High temperatures can not only affect performance but also shorten the lifespan of the device. If temperatures are not monitored and adjusted in a timely manner, you may experience slow performance, freezing, or even sudden shutdowns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_That_CPU_or_GPU_is_Overheating\"><\/span>Signs That CPU or GPU is Overheating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several signs indicating that your CPU or GPU is facing temperature issues. Some common signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The computer runs slowly or malfunctions when performing basic tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden black screens or colored artifacts appear.<\/li>\n<li>The computer shuts off automatically without a clear reason.<\/li>\n<li>The cooling fan runs continuously at high speed, producing more noise than usual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Check_CPU_and_GPU_Temperature_on_Windows\"><\/span>Methods to Check CPU and GPU Temperature on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are various ways to check the CPU and GPU temperature on Windows, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using third-party software<\/li>\n<li>Accessing BIOS\/UEFI<\/li>\n<li>Using Task Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Guide_to_Check_CPU_and_GPU_Temperature_Using_Software\"><\/span>Detailed Guide to Check CPU and GPU Temperature Using Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below are some popular software that you can use to check the temperature:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Task_Manager_to_Check_GPU_Temperature\"><\/span>Using Task Manager to Check GPU Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Open Task Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Method 1: Use the key combination <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Method 2: Right-click on the taskbar and select <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Switch to the Performance Tab<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Find GPU Temperature Information<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Temp_Easily_Monitor_CPU_Temperature\"><\/span>Core Temp: Easily Monitor CPU Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Install and Configure Core Temp<\/strong>: Download and install the application, then open Core Temp to view CPU temperature information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read CPU Temperature Information in Core Temp<\/strong>: The main screen will display the temperature of each CPU core.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set high-temperature warnings<\/strong>: You can configure the program to receive notifications when the temperature exceeds safe thresholds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HWMonitor_A_Comprehensive_Solution_to_Check_Hardware_Temperature\"><\/span>HWMonitor: A Comprehensive Solution to Check Hardware Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HWMonitor provides a variety of information about the temperatures of the CPU, GPU, and other components in a simple interface. <strong>Install HWMonitor and open the program to monitor temperature status.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MSI_Afterburner_Control_and_Monitor_GPU_Temperature\"><\/span>MSI Afterburner: Control and Monitor GPU Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The MSI Afterburner software not only allows you to monitor GPU temperature but also helps you adjust graphics parameters if necessary. <strong>Download and install MSI Afterburner for an overview of GPU status.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_software_like_Speccy_CPU-Z\"><\/span>Other software like Speccy, CPU-Z<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Speccy and CPU-Z are also useful tools for monitoring the condition of your computer&#8217;s hardware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_CPU_Temperature_in_BIOSUEFI\"><\/span>Check CPU Temperature in BIOS\/UEFI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can check the CPU temperature directly from the BIOS or UEFI. Below are the instructions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Access BIOS\/UEFI When Booting the Computer<\/strong>: Press the <strong>F2<\/strong>, <strong>Delete<\/strong>, or the corresponding key for your computer manufacturer when booting up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find the CPU Temperature Section<\/strong>: Navigate through the BIOS\/UEFI menu to locate the CPU temperature information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <font color=\"blue\">If you need assistance, please contact us right away<\/font><\/br><br \/>\n<b>IT SYSTEMS VIETNAM CO., LTD<\/b><br \/>\n<\/br><i>IT Solutions \u2013 Your Business IT Department<\/i><br \/>\n<\/br>HOTLINE: <b>0283 9950 359<\/b><br \/>\n <\/br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@itsystems.com.vn\">contact@itsystems.com.vn <\/a><br \/>\n<\/br>Website: <a href=https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/>https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/<\/a><br \/>\n <\/br>Facebook: <a href=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ITSystems.VIETNAM>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ITSystems.VIETNAM<\/a><br \/>\n <\/br>Youtube: <a href=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ITSYSTEMS>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ITSYSTEMS<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/br><b>HCM: <\/b>2nd Floor, 184\/1A Le Van Sy Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br \/>\n<\/br><b>HCM: <\/b>321\/10 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ward 15, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.<br \/>\n <\/br><b>Hanoi: <\/b>House No. 22, Garden Villa Area, Vinh Hoang Urban Area, 431 Tam Trinh Street, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, Vietnam.<br \/>\n <\/br><b>B\u00ecnh D\u01b0\u01a1ng: <\/b>Binh Duong Boulevard, Phu Hoa Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam<br \/>\n<!-- its-deep-aio-en-related-2026-07-27 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"its-deep-aio-related\" aria-label=\"Related IT Systems services\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_services_from_IT_Systems\"><\/span>Related services from IT Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your team is dealing with this issue in a live business environment, these services can help you move from diagnosis to a stable operating process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/microsoft-business-licensing\/microsoft-windows-licensing\/\">Windows licensing for business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/microsoft-business-licensing\/windows-license-pricing\/\">Windows license pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itsystems.vn\/en\/it-services-for-businesses\/it-support-services\/\">IT support services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- its-deep-aio-en-faq-2026-07-27 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"its-deep-aio-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_a_business_ask_IT_Systems_for_support\"><\/span>When should a business ask IT Systems for support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ask for support when the issue affects users, business data, security, licensing compliance, service availability or daily operations. 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