Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) Thermal Performance (Default (No Cooling))
Default (No Cooling)
Tested May 25, 2026Peak Temp
76°C
36°C idle
CPU Frequency
1500MHz
1500 MHz idle
No Throttling
Power Draw
3.8W
1.6W idle
No Thermal Throttling
CPU maintained full frequency throughout the testTest Configuration
- CPU Governor
- performance
- Operating System
- Debian GNU/Linux 12
- Kernel
- 6.12.34+rpt-rpi-v8
Thermal Timeline
Layers
Baseline (1min idle)
Load (1h stress)
Cooldown (1min)
How It Compares on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4)
| Cooler | Type | Peak | vs Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passive | 55°C | -21.0°C | $4.60 | |
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) (No Cooling)This coolerBaseline | None | 76°C | - | - |