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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Temperatures — Idle 47°C · Load 74.4°C — 12 reports | ThermalStats

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

Based on 12 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2018High-endMost recent submission: Sep 3, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 runs at an average of 74.4°C under load based on 12 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 86°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 63°C. Idle temperatures average 47°C.

Runs normal

Average load temp is in line with the typical high-end baseline of 72°C.

Specifications

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Released: 2018
Architecture: Turing
Process node: TSMC 12nm
TDP: 175W
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory type: GDDR6
Memory bus: 256-bit
Boost clock: 1620 MHz

Idle Temperature

47.0°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

39.0°C

Typical

47.0°C

Hottest 10%

53.0°C

Load Temperature

74.4°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

63.0°C

Typical

73.0°C

Hottest 10%

86.0°C

Load temperature distribution

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 63°CTypical: 73°CHottest 10%: 86°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 63°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 63°C and 86°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 86°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

2026-042026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)

80.0°C2 submissions

Moderate room (21–25°C)

73.2°C6 submissions

Coldest run

62.0°C

Aftermarket Air Cooler cooling·Jun 24, 2026

Hottest run

89.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Jun 26, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

AIO Liquid Cooler

68.7°C3 reports

Aftermarket Air Cooler

69.7°C3 reports

Unknown

70.0°C1 report

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: 21.3°C.

Device Types

desktop8 reports

laptop4 reports

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Sep 3, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	41.0°C	71.0°C
Aug 7, 2026	Aftermarket Air CoolerArtic frezze 13	48.0°C	74.0°C
Jul 31, 2026	Stock Coolerskip	45.0°C	79.0°C
Jul 13, 2026	AIO Liquid CoolerArctic Liquid Freezer III 360	29.0°C	63.0°C
Jul 10, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	52.0°C	72.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

Based on 12 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 runs at an average idle temperature of 47°C and an average load temperature of 74.4°C. Anything between 63°C and 86°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 74.4°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is around 85°C under sustained load. 74.4°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 RTX 2070?

For a 175W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 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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