AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series

Based on 4 reportsGPUAMDMid-rangeMost recent submission: Apr 25, 2026

The AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series runs at an average of 57.3°C under load based on 4 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 66°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 43°C. Idle temperatures average 38.5°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical mid-range baseline of 68°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD

Idle Temperature

38.5°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
30.0°C
Typical
32.0°C
Hottest 10%
57.0°C

Load Temperature

57.3°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
43.0°C
Typical
58.0°C
Hottest 10%
66.0°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C
1
50–60°C
1
60–70°C
2

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 43°CTypical: 58°CHottest 10%: 66°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 43°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 43°C and 66°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 66°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 83°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

43.0°C
Custom Water Loop cooling·Apr 8, 2026

Hottest run

66.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Apr 25, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Custom Water Loop
54.3°C3 reports
Stock Cooler
66.0°C1 report

What's normal for this tier?

Mid-range GPUs target 60–75°C under load with their stock cooler. Most have enough thermal headroom to be undervolted for quieter operation.

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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 22°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Apr 25, 2026Stock Cooler57.0°C66.0°C
Apr 8, 2026Custom Water Loop35.0°C62.0°C
Apr 8, 2026Custom Water Loop32.0°C58.0°C
Apr 8, 2026Custom Water Loop30.0°C43.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series?

Based on 4 community submissions, the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series runs at an average idle temperature of 38.5°C and an average load temperature of 57.3°C. Anything between 43°C and 66°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 57.3°C too hot for the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series is around 83°C under sustained load. 57.3°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 83°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series?

For a 68W mid-range GPU like the AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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