Laptop Running Windows 11 with AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU Overheating Issue
A user is experiencing an overheating issue on their laptop running Windows 11 with an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU. Whenever they watch a YouTuber run "light" graphics Steam games on their computer, the temperature starts slowly increasing.
Symptoms
The laptop's temperature gradually rises while running light graphics Steam games.
Possible Solutions
- Undervolting: Reducing the CPU voltage can help reduce the temperature and improve performance.
- ThrottleStop: This is a utility that allows users to control CPU power management and can help prevent overheating.
- Cleaning the Laptop: Dust and debris can accumulate on the laptop's heat sink, causing it to overheat. Regular cleaning can help prevent this.
- Updating Drivers: Make sure that the laptop's drivers are up-to-date, especially the graphics card driver.
- Undervolting the GPU: Similar to undervolting the CPU, undervolting the GPU can help reduce its temperature.
Code Example
import time
import psutil
while True:
cpu_percent = psutil.cpu_percent()
temp_c = psutil.sensors_temperatures()['cpu_thermal'][0].current
print(f'CPU usage: {cpu_percent:.1f}%')
print(f'CPU temperature: {temp_c:.1f}°C')
time.sleep(1)