Core Temp 1.18

About Core Temp

Core Temp is a lightweight, highly accurate and extremely popular CPU temperature monitoring tool developed by ALCPU. For many years it has been one of the most trusted utilities among gamers, overclockers, system builders, PC enthusiasts and hardware reviewers who need precise real-time information about their processor temperatures.

Unlike many other monitoring programs that show only average temperature, Core Temp displays the temperature of each individual core separately. It also shows CPU frequency, multiplier, voltage, power consumption, Tj.Max value and many other important parameters. The program works with almost all modern Intel and AMD processors and provides very accurate readings thanks to direct access to the processor’s Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS).

In version 1.18 (May 2026), Core Temp received significant improvements: better support for the latest Intel Arrow Lake and AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors, more accurate sensor readings, improved logging capabilities, and a cleaner modern interface while maintaining the classic simple design that users love.

Core Temp is completely free for both personal and professional use. It contains no ads, no telemetry, no registration and offers a portable version that does not require installation. This makes it one of the most convenient and reliable CPU temperature monitoring tools available in 2026.

The program is especially popular among people who overclock their CPU, run heavy gaming sessions, mine cryptocurrency, or simply want to monitor system temperatures to prevent overheating and extend the life of their processor. Thanks to its very low resource usage, Core Temp can run in the background for long periods without affecting system performance.

Millions of users worldwide rely on Core Temp every day because of its accuracy, speed, small size and honest approach — the program does exactly what it promises and nothing more.

Key Features

• Real-time temperature monitoring for each individual CPU core
• Display of current CPU frequency, multiplier, voltage and power consumption
• Power consumption and TDP monitoring for modern processors
• System tray icon with customizable temperature display
• Highly customizable notifications and overheating alerts
• Detailed logging of temperature, frequency and voltage data
• Support for almost all modern Intel and AMD processors
• Very lightweight and fast performance with minimal system impact
• Portable version available — no installation required