NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti runs at an average of 73.8°C under load based on 27 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 87°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 52°C. Idle temperatures average 47.3°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2019
- Architecture
- Turing
- Process node
- TSMC 12nm
- TDP
- 120W
- VRAM
- 6 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6
- Memory bus
- 192-bit
- Boost clock
- 1770 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 52°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 52°C and 83°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 83°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?
Mid-range GPUs target 60–75°C under load with their stock cooler. Most have enough thermal headroom to be undervolted for quieter operation.
Compare with similar hardware
Other mid-range GPUs from NVIDIA
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.8°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
2 of 5 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- ID-COOLING FROZN A410 GDL1 report
Laptop Models
17 of 22 laptop reports named the laptop model.
By manufacturer
By model
Avg load- Dell G5 55907 reports67.1°C
- XMG Fusion 154 reports85.8°C
- Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH3 reports70.3°C
- HP Pavilion 151 report80.0°C
- Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H1 report52.0°C
- Lenovo Legion Y5401 report72.0°C
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 38.0°C | 68.0°C |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 45.0°C | 68.0°C |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 48.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 48.0°C | 52.0°C |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 34.0°C | 42.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Based on 27 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 47.3°C and an average load temperature of 73.8°C. Anything between 52°C and 83°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 73.8°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is around 83°C under sustained load. 73.8°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 83°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.
What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
For a 120W mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 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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