AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT runs at an average of 58.5°C under load based on 22 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 61°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 51°C. Idle temperatures average 38.4°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 51°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 51°C and 61°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 61°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
Load temperature by ambient
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: 25.3°C.
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Aftermarket Air CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 | 32.0°C | 61.0°C |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Aftermarket Air CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 | 34.0°C | 60.0°C |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Aftermarket Air CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 | 35.0°C | 61.0°C |
| Sep 27, 2026 | — | 35.0°C | 62.0°C |
| Sep 10, 2026 | — | 32.0°C | 56.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Based on 22 community submissions, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT runs at an average idle temperature of 38.4°C and an average load temperature of 58.5°C. Anything between 51°C and 61°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 58.5°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. 58.5°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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