CPU Package shows average temperature over 256ms span of hottest core. Package temperature is close to individual core temperatures
Install lm-sensors package to view CPU temperature. Use sensors command to get temperature in millidegrees Celsius. Alternative: acpi -V command shows temperature without additional software
AMD Adrenalin primarily monitors GPU performance. Software lacks CPU temperature display capability
Core Temp offers real-time CPU temperature monitoring with core-specific details. Speccy monitors multiple hardware including CPU temperature. MSI Afterburner provides gaming-focused CPU temperature monitoring. Extreme Tuning Utility shows temperature trends for Intel K/X series processors
Open Hardware Monitor is a free software for monitoring computer hardware. Desktop widget shows CPU temperature readings with customizable position. Taskbar display requires enabling Open Hardware Monitor in system tray settings
Safe CPU temperature range is 40-70°C under normal workloads. Gaming temperatures should be between 65-85°C. Intel processors can reach up to 100°C under load. AMD processors typically run cooler at 95°C