Intel CPU temperatures
95W processor :
We start with the 95W profile, a fairly average power consumption, especially when you consider the basic consumption of this 13600K. We’re here to simulate the power consumption of small processors with a reasonable number of cores. In theory, everyone should do well!
As far as temperatures are concerned, at 95W we find a kit that behaves rather well at full speed. As we can see, at 51°C, it’s not far behind a Ryuo III 360, for example… However, as fan speed drops, temperatures rise. This takes us to 53°C at mid-range, compared with 56°C at low speed. As it stands, a 240 mm kit performs just as well.
130W processor :
Here, we’re taking our readings on a Core i5 13600K, so power consumption reaches 130W. The P-Core runs at 4.5 GHz, the E-Core at 3.5 GHz and the VCore at 1.270V!
As consumption increases to 130W, temperatures inevitably rise. Once again, Corsair’s kit finds itself in difficulty as soon as its ventilation is running at low rpm… probably due to fans lacking punch at low speeds. Otherwise, when operating at full speed, we find ourselves on a par with a Kraken 240 RGB and ahead of a Liquid Freezer II 420.
130W processor:
Finally, we end our series of readings with our Core i5 13600K, which consumes 170W. For this, we push the frequencies a little further, as well as the VCore, which now rises to 1.350V!
Finally, with high power consumption, we obtain interesting results at full speed with 77°C. As it stands, it stands out from the other 240 mm kits, while coming close to the Ryuo III 360. However, it is quickly penalized as fan speed decreases.
Summary :
In broad terms, the iCUE Link H150i is a kit that performs well at high temperatures, with its ventilation fully calibrated. Otherwise, it seems to lack the low-end punch needed to compete with the biggest kits.
