AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT runs at an average of 77.5°C under load based on 61 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 97°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 54°C. Idle temperatures average 38.7°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- AMD
- Released
- 2025
- Architecture
- RDNA 4
- Process node
- TSMC 4nm
- TDP
- 304W
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6
- Memory bus
- 256-bit
- Boost clock
- 2970 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 54°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 54°C and 85°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.
Submissions over time
Load temperature by ambient
Coolest AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT PCs
Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 22 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.
Ranked results ran 2 minutes or more with settled temperatures and a steady load. All leaderboards
Coldest run
Hottest run
Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)
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.
Compare with similar hardware
Other high-end GPUs from AMD
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 23.5°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
32 of 61 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 1207 reports
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro5 reports
- be quiet! Pure Rock3 reports
- Alphacool Core2 reports
- DeepCool LE500 Mars2 reports
- Thermalright Stream Vision 360 Black2 reports
- Arctic Liquid Freezer II1 report
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 2801 report
+6 more models
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Aftermarket Air Cooler | 30.0°C | 89.0°C |
| Nov 11, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 49.0°C | 97.0°C |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 40.0°C | 93.0°C |
| Nov 10, 2026 | AIO Liquid CoolerArctic Liquid Freezer II | 32.0°C | 92.0°C |
| Nov 10, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 33.0°C | 93.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Based on 61 community submissions, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT runs at an average idle temperature of 38.7°C and an average load temperature of 77.5°C. Anything between 54°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 77.5°C too hot for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is around 85°C under sustained load. 77.5°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 9070 XT?
For a 304W high-end GPU like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 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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