METHOD OF CALCULATING THERMAL PATH AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

An information processing device includes a processor configured to extract contact surfaces from among surfaces of a first component. The respective contact surfaces are in contact with a second component. The processor is configured to calculate a ratio between an area of a first contact surface and an area of a portion of the first contact surface. The portion is in contact with the second component. The processor is configured to determine whether the calculated ratio is a predetermined reference value or more, and generate first information upon determining that the calculated ratio is the predetermined reference value or more. The first information indicates a thermal path including a partial route between the first and second components. The processor is configured to generate second information upon determining that the calculated ratio is less than the predetermined reference value. The second information indicates a thermal path not including the partial route.