Orange Pi 6 Thermal Performance (Default Active Cooler)
Default Active Cooler
Tested Aug 24, 2026Peak Temp
52°C
35°C idle
CPU Frequency
2600MHz
1800 MHz idle
No Throttling
Power Draw
28.4W
14.4W idle
No Thermal Throttling
CPU maintained full frequency throughout the testTest Configuration
Thermal Timeline
Layers
Baseline (1min idle)
Load (1h stress)
Cooldown (1min)
How It Compares on the Orange Pi 6
| Cooler | Type | Peak | vs Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orange Pi 6 Default CoolerThis coolerBaseline | Active | 52°C | - | - |
| Case (No Cooling) | 59°C | +7.0°C | - |