NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Based on 4 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2017FlagshipMost recent submission: Sep 20, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti runs at an average of 71.5°C under load based on 4 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 79°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 52°C. Idle temperatures average 31.8°C.

Runs normal
Average load temp is in line with the typical flagship baseline of 75°C.

Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Released
2017
Architecture
Pascal
Process node
TSMC 16nm
TDP
250W
VRAM
11 GB
Memory type
GDDR5X
Memory bus
352-bit
Boost clock
1582 MHz

Idle Temperature

31.8°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
19.0°C
Typical
31.0°C
Hottest 10%
40.0°C

Load Temperature

71.5°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
52.0°C
Typical
77.0°C
Hottest 10%
79.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C
1
70–80°C
3

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 52°CTypical: 77°CHottest 10%: 79°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 52°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 52°C and 79°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 79°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 87°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-052026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
65.5°C2 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
77.5°C2 submissions

Coldest run

52.0°C
AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·May 17, 2026

Hottest run

79.0°C
AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·May 14, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Flagship GPUs draw 300–600W and run 70–80°C at the GPU die under load with reference cooling. Memory junction temperatures can be 10–20°C higher; staying below 95°C on memory is the key safety target.

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 21.5°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Sep 20, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler40.0°C78.0°C
Aug 25, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler37.0°C77.0°C
May 17, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler19.0°C52.0°C
May 14, 2026AIO Liquid CoolerCooler Master31.0°C79.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Based on 4 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 31.8°C and an average load temperature of 71.5°C. Anything between 52°C and 79°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 71.5°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The safe operating ceiling for flagship GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is around 87°C under sustained load. 71.5°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 87°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

For a 250W flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 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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