Real Temp is a free, portable Windows utility from TechPowerUp for monitoring Intel Core CPU temperatures. It reads each core’s digital thermal sensor (DTS) and shows how far the chip is from TJMax—the temperature at which thermal throttling starts. Features include per-core calibration, a sensor test, min/max logging, PROCHOT# alerts, and optional high-temp shutdown. No installation required. Intel Core only – Pentium 4 and AMD are unsupported.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Real Temp (RealTemp) |
| Latest version | 3.70 |
| License | Freeware |
| Type | Portable (no install, no registry changes) |
| Package size | 323.1 KB (RealTemp_370.zip) |
| Platform | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core processors (including Core i7 and Sandy Bridge / Sandy Bridge-E via RealTemp GT) |
| Not supported | Pentium 4 and AMD CPUs |
| Purpose | Monitor Intel CPU core temperatures using digital thermal sensors (DTS) and distance to TJMax |
| Key features | Per-core calibration, sensor test, min/max logging, PROCHOT# throttle alerts, high-temp alarm/shutdown, system tray, VID power estimates |
| Language | English |