Should my cpu be at 100c while gaming?

Yes, 100 degrees Celsius is considered hot for a CPU.
A CPU is designed to operate within a certain temperature range, typically between 60-80 degrees Celsius. Operating at temperatures above this range can cause the CPU to become overheated, which can lead to a number of issues.

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2024-02-19 11:13:50

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Does an old cpu affect gaming?
So, your CPU affects FPS both directly and indirectly, and is therefore very important. But there are diminishing returns with CPUs and how they affect FPS, meaning if you have a decent, midrange six-core CPU, in most games you won't gain much of a framerate increase by upgrading.
2024-01-16 23:06:08

Is fortnite a cpu heavy game or gpu?
Fortnite does have good CPU utilisation, with the load being spread reasonably well across multiple cores. But it does lean a little more on the GPU performance for most of its PVE and PVP visuals, with CPU load only increasing in heavy moments of combat.
2024-01-12 02:55:22

Is battlefield a cpu intensive game?
According to recent reports, many Battlefield 2042 players say that the game is causing high CPU usage on regular bases (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9).
2024-01-08 10:12:12

Is 75c safe for cpu while gaming?
Generally speaking, a CPU temperature that is less than 176°F (80°C) while gaming is considered safe. However, if you are concerned about overheating or want to maximize performance, it is best to keep your CPU temperature below 167°F (75°C).
2023-03-23 13:55:32

Is warzone a cpu demanding game?
Warzone doesn't need a fancy graphics card to be played. In fact, the system requirements are pretty low for a game like that. Still, a lot of PC players are complaining about Warzone's high CPU usage, which can cause stuttering, freezes or even crashes to the whole system.
2023-02-24 14:25:08

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