NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

Based on 32 reportsGPUNVIDIAEntry-levelMost recent submission: Nov 4, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 runs at an average of 70.9°C under load based on 32 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 93°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 55°C. Idle temperatures average 38°C.

Runs warm

Average load temp is above the typical entry-level baseline of 65°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
VRAM: 2 GB

Idle Temperature

38.0°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

28.0°C

Typical

34.0°C

Hottest 10%

55.0°C

Load Temperature

70.9°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

55.0°C

Typical

71.0°C

Hottest 10%

93.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

90–100°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 55°CTypical: 71°CHottest 10%: 93°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 55°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 55°C and 80°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 80°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-042026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Moderate room (21–25°C)

83.7°C3 submissions

Warm room (≥26°C)

75.0°C3 submissions

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Coldest run

53.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Sep 8, 2026

Hottest run

96.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Jul 21, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Aftermarket Air Cooler

66.0°C1 report

Stock Cooler

69.8°C23 reports

Unknown

74.9°C8 reports

What's normal for this tier?

Entry-level GPUs run cool — usually 55–70°C under load. Higher temps here are typically a case airflow or dust issue.

Compare with similar hardware

Other entry-level GPUs from NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 305068.0°C

95 reports

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 165072.0°C

141 reports

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti69.0°C

40 reports

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 26°C.

Device Types

desktop15 reports

laptop17 reports

Laptop Models

5 of 17 laptop reports named the laptop model.

By manufacturer

Lenovo

Microsoft

By model

Avg load

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH Gaming2 reports74.5°C
Microsoft Surface Book 22 reports93.5°C
Lenovo T15P1 report77.0°C

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Nov 4, 2026	Stock Cooler	31.0°C	71.0°C
Oct 31, 2026	Stock Cooler	34.0°C	94.0°C
Oct 30, 2026	Stock Cooler	41.0°C	93.0°C
Oct 17, 2026	Stock Cooler	29.0°C	69.0°C
Oct 16, 2026	Aftermarket Air Cooler	43.0°C	66.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050?

Based on 32 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 runs at an average idle temperature of 38°C and an average load temperature of 70.9°C. Anything between 55°C and 80°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 70.9°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050?

The safe operating ceiling for entry-level GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 is around 80°C under sustained load. 70.9°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 80°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050?

For a 65W entry-level GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, 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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