Ideal fan speed for retina mac pro

Dears,
Kindly need information about idel fan speed for  MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014), I feel on my right side the fan is running continuously.

The fan always runs continuously. Typical idle speed is around 2000 RPM. Maximum speed is around 5-6000 RPM.

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