However, you will need a third-party utility to access the data. Here's how you can check your computer's CPU temperature.

The top portion of the window lists your CPU, its current load, and a few other technical tidbits. The real meat is at the bottom, where it says Temperature Readings.You'll see the current ...

Overheating can severely degrade your CPU's health and performance, so it's important to track temperatures from time to time ...

Before we dive in, we should state that it doesn't matter if you have an Intel or AMD CPU, as both companies embed temperature sensors in their chips that can be read by any utility that requests ...

If your CPU goes over a certain temperature, it will start throttling performance in an effort to reduce excess heat. If your internal components get too hot for too long, it can decrease the ...