Much higher computes per second than the previous generation. The cpu sits at around 45 degrees in my system (midi ATX case with 1 fan) with the included wraith cooler idling. Its a great efficienct CPU. Highly recommended. I am using it with a 3080GTX video card. I haven't yet managed to pin the CPU to max while playing 4k games! So it gets the job done on a simple midrange modern gaming rig.