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Q: Temperature CPU Macbook Pro Retina 13" 2014

I just bought a MacBook Pro Retina 13 inches in 2014, and I find it very hot, I want to know what is the normal operating temperature of the CPU

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 12, 2015 3:40 AM

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 12, 2015 3:44 AM in response to thecrazyspy
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    May 12, 2015 3:44 AM in response to thecrazyspy

    That is a function of the type and number of processes in use.  Download iStat menus:

     

    http://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/

     

    Open Activity Monitor to ALL PROCESSES and set CPU to display valued fro high to low.

     

    You may post images of both for review when your MBP gets hot.

     

    Ciao.

  • by thecrazyspy,

    thecrazyspy thecrazyspy May 12, 2015 4:03 AM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    May 12, 2015 4:03 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

    I already looked, it varies between 47 ° C and 60 ° C depending on the use, by cons I not watch when he's on my lap, where it heats or more.

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 12, 2015 4:08 AM in response to thecrazyspy
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    May 12, 2015 4:08 AM in response to thecrazyspy

    Those are acceptable temperatures.  I do suggest that you try and keep the MBP off your lap.  Your body acts as an insulator rather than a heat sink thus raising the temperatures.

     

    Ciao.

  • by BMoon,

    BMoon BMoon May 12, 2015 4:12 AM in response to thecrazyspy
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    May 12, 2015 4:12 AM in response to thecrazyspy

    Hi thecrazyspy,

     

    First of all, check out this Apple Article on the temperature of your MacBook - Mac notebooks: Operating temperature - Apple Support - this should answer some of your temperature questions. As for regular operating temperature, that would depend entirely on what your Mac was doing etc.

     

    How are you using your MacBook? It is recommended that you use your MacBook on a hard flat surface (especially if you're running CPU intensive processes), thus preventing overheating by allowing enough air space underneath the Mac. A lot of people use on their laps, beds and blankets etc. which is of course fine for short periods of time, however when you feel the machine starts to heat you should take the steps to ensure it wont overheat. Other things such as cases and charging will also affect heat.

     

    The following Apple support website will shed a little more light on your MacBook and how to care for it, and even includes a section on battery heat. https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

     

    If you are taking the necessary steps to keep your Mac cool and you still find it's overheating, head into System Preferences > Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor and arrange processes by CPU% usage. Here you should see what it is your Mac is running and why it is so hot.

     

    If you feel their is genuinely a problem with the machine, call Apple immediately. They should be able to take a look at your machine and diagnose your problem, if any.

     

    Good luck.

  • by thecrazyspy,

    thecrazyspy thecrazyspy May 12, 2015 10:24 AM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    May 12, 2015 10:24 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 12, 2015 10:31 AM in response to thecrazyspy
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    May 12, 2015 10:31 AM in response to thecrazyspy

    I am aware of that post.

     

    Ciao.