NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER runs at an average of 75.1°C under load based on 20 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 81°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 60°C. Idle temperatures average 43.8°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2019
- Architecture
- Turing
- Process node
- TSMC 12nm
- TDP
- 175W
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6
- Memory bus
- 256-bit
- Boost clock
- 1650 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 60°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 60°C and 81°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 81°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
- Above 83°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.
Submissions over time
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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: 23.4°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
2 of 20 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex1 report
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L V21 report
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | — | 56.0°C | 86.0°C |
| Oct 29, 2026 | AIO Liquid CoolerCooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L V2 | 40.0°C | 81.0°C |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Aftermarket Air Cooler | 41.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 25, 2026 | — | 27.0°C | 55.0°C |
| Oct 11, 2026 | — | 35.0°C | 68.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Based on 20 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER runs at an average idle temperature of 43.8°C and an average load temperature of 75.1°C. Anything between 60°C and 81°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 75.1°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is around 83°C under sustained load. 75.1°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 RTX 2060 SUPER?
For a 175W mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, 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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