AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Based on 3 reportsGPUAMD · 2023High-endMost recent submission: Sep 13, 2026

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT runs at an average of 55°C under load based on 3 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 63°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 50°C. Idle temperatures average 36.3°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical high-end baseline of 72°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD
Released
2023
Architecture
RDNA 3
Process node
TSMC 5nm
TDP
245W
VRAM
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
Boost clock
2544 MHz

Idle Temperature

36.3°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
29.0°C
Typical
34.0°C
Hottest 10%
46.0°C

Load Temperature

55.0°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
50.0°C
Typical
52.0°C
Hottest 10%
63.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C
2
60–70°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 50°CTypical: 52°CHottest 10%: 63°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 50°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 50°C and 63°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 63°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-052026-09

Coldest run

50.0°C
Aftermarket Air Cooler cooling·Sep 13, 2026

Hottest run

63.0°C
Aftermarket Air Cooler cooling·May 17, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

High-end GPUs typically run 65–78°C under sustained load with adequate case airflow. Hotspot delta over 15°C from die temp can indicate uneven cooler mounting.

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

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Sep 13, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler29.0°C50.0°C
Sep 13, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler34.0°C52.0°C
May 17, 2026Aftermarket Air CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB46.0°C63.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Based on 3 community submissions, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT runs at an average idle temperature of 36.3°C and an average load temperature of 55°C. Anything between 50°C and 63°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 55°C too hot for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is around 85°C under sustained load. 55°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 85°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

For a 245W high-end GPU like the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, 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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