NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 runs at an average of 71.2°C under load based on 23 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 83°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 61°C. Idle temperatures average 45.7°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
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 61°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 61°C and 83°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 83°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
Load temperature by ambient
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Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)
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: 21.1°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
5 of 17 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Arctic Freezer 131 report
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III 3601 report
Laptop Models
5 of 6 laptop reports named the laptop model.
By manufacturer
By model
Avg load- HP Omen 15-EK0XXX2 reports68.0°C
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR1 report86.0°C
- Razer Blade 15 Early 20201 report74.0°C
- Razer Blade Pro 171 report89.0°C
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 55.0°C | 69.0°C |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 54.0°C | 67.0°C |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Stock Cooler | 29.0°C | 83.0°C |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Aftermarket Air CoolerArctic | 39.0°C | 61.0°C |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Aftermarket Air CoolerArctic | 40.0°C | 60.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?
Based on 23 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 runs at an average idle temperature of 45.7°C and an average load temperature of 71.2°C. Anything between 61°C and 83°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 71.2°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. 71.2°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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