NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 runs at an average of 70.6°C under load based on 35 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 83°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 63°C. Idle temperatures average 45.3°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2016
- Architecture
- Pascal
- Process node
- TSMC 16nm
- TDP
- 150W
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR5
- Memory bus
- 256-bit
- Boost clock
- 1683 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 63°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 63°C and 83°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 83°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
Coolest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 PCs
Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 5 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 NVIDIA
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.5°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
2 of 29 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Intel Laminar RM12 reports
Laptop Models
3 of 6 laptop reports named the laptop model.
By manufacturer
By model
Avg load- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GM5011 report73.0°C
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GM501G1 report79.0°C
- MSI Stealth GS65 Thin 8RF1 report90.0°C
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | — | 45.0°C | 66.0°C |
| Oct 18, 2026 | — | 45.0°C | 67.0°C |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 48.0°C | 79.0°C |
| Oct 11, 2026 | — | 57.0°C | 74.0°C |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 57.0°C | 90.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
Based on 35 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 runs at an average idle temperature of 45.3°C and an average load temperature of 70.6°C. Anything between 63°C and 83°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 70.6°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is around 85°C under sustained load. 70.6°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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
For a 150W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 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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