NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Based on 8 reportsGPUNVIDIAHigh-endMost recent submission: Oct 10, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti runs at an average of 79.6°C under load based on 8 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 90°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 68°C. Idle temperatures average 41.5°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical high-end baseline of 72°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA
VRAM
8 GB

Idle Temperature

41.5°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
37.0°C
Typical
40.0°C
Hottest 10%
48.0°C

Load Temperature

79.6°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
68.0°C
Typical
78.0°C
Hottest 10%
90.0°C

Load temperature distribution

60–70°C
1
70–80°C
4
80–90°C
2
90–100°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 68°CTypical: 78°CHottest 10%: 90°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 68°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 68°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

2026-062026-10

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
89.5°C2 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
78.0°C3 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
78.0°C1 submission

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Coldest run

68.0°C
Aftermarket Air Cooler cooling·Jul 7, 2026

Hottest run

90.0°C
— cooling·Jun 11, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Aftermarket Air Cooler
75.5°C4 reports
Stock Cooler
78.0°C2 reports
Unknown
89.5°C2 reports

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.

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 23°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Oct 10, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler46.0°C78.0°C
Oct 10, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler37.0°C76.0°C
Oct 6, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler44.0°C80.0°C
Aug 23, 2026Stock Cooler42.0°C78.0°C
Aug 23, 2026Stock Cooler37.0°C78.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Based on 8 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 41.5°C and an average load temperature of 79.6°C. Anything between 68°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 79.6°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is around 85°C under sustained load. 79.6°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 Ti?

For a 72W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 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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