NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti runs at an average of 70.1°C under load based on 37 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 84°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 57°C. Idle temperatures average 40.9°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2016
- Architecture
- Pascal
- Process node
- TSMC 16nm
- TDP
- 75W
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR5
- Memory bus
- 128-bit
- Boost clock
- 1392 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 57°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 57°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
Load temperature by ambient
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Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)
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
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.2°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
1 of 25 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Cooler Master 1201 report
Laptop Models
5 of 12 laptop reports named the laptop model.
By manufacturer
By model
Avg load- Dell XPS 15 95702 reports75.0°C
- Dell XPS 151 report75.0°C
- Lenovo Legion 51 report74.0°C
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | — | 45.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Nov 7, 2026 | — | 50.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 57.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 63.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Aftermarket Air Cooler | 29.0°C | 57.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Based on 37 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 40.9°C and an average load temperature of 70.1°C. Anything between 57°C and 80°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 70.1°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
The safe operating ceiling for entry-level GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is around 80°C under sustained load. 70.1°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 Ti?
For a 75W entry-level GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 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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