Core Temp

Core Temp is a processor temperature monitoring app that gives you real-time insight into how hot each CPU core runs, plus critical performance data like frequency, load, and power consumption — all from a lightweight interface that barely touches your system resources.

Monitor every CPU core with precision

Unlike generic system monitors, this app focuses entirely on your processor and displays temperature readings for each individual core. This core-by-core breakdown is especially valuable on modern multi-threaded CPUs, where heat concentrates unevenly during heavy workloads. The app reads data directly from the digital thermal sensors (DTS) embedded in Intel and AMD processors, delivering far more accurate and responsive measurements than older motherboard-based thermal probes. You see temperature spikes instantly as your workload changes — whether you're gaming, rendering video, or running compute-intensive tasks. You can also check your CPU's maximum safe temperature threshold, which triggers automatic shutdown to protect your system.

Support for current and legacy processors

This monitoring tool works with today's latest Intel and AMD CPUs and maintains backward compatibility with older processors. That means you can use it on high-end gaming rigs and also on aging machines that need strict thermal oversight. Beyond temperature, you get detailed CPU specifications: model name, socket type, core count, clock speed, voltage, effective frequency, stepping, processor ID, and maximum TDP. Real-time power draw in watts is also displayed, so you can track power efficiency during different tasks.

Customize monitoring with plugins and alerts

The app offers extensive customization options. Enable a compact sidebar mode to keep temperature data visible in a corner of your screen at all times, set up overheating alerts that trigger when thresholds are breached, and export thermal logs to analyze long-term temperature trends. The plugin architecture lets developers add new features or connect this app to other monitoring and control systems, expanding its capabilities beyond the core feature set.

Network and mobile access

You can configure the app to stream temperature data to other devices on your network, letting you check your system's thermal status from anywhere. If you use Android, companion mobile apps can connect to Core Temp and display real-time temperature and performance metrics, which is especially useful if you manage remote servers or PCs.

Windows integration and desktop widgets

The app integrates smoothly with Windows through gadgets and add-ons like Core Temp Gadget, which plots temperature and CPU load graphs directly on your desktop. Prefer the taskbar? Core Temp can show a dedicated icon for each CPU core in your notification area, keeping critical data a single glance away.

Download Core Temp today and take command of your processor's thermal behavior.