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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Temperatures — Idle 43.5°C · Load 67.9°C — 61 reports | ThermalStats

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Based on 61 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2020Mid-rangeMost recent submission: Sep 22, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti runs at an average of 67.9°C under load based on 61 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 85°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 46°C. Idle temperatures average 43.5°C.

Runs normal

Average load temp is in line with the typical mid-range baseline of 68°C.

Specifications

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Released: 2020
Architecture: Ampere
Process node: Samsung 8nm
TDP: 200W
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory type: GDDR6
Memory bus: 256-bit
Boost clock: 1665 MHz

Idle Temperature

43.5°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

33.0°C

Typical

43.0°C

Hottest 10%

53.0°C

Load Temperature

67.9°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

46.0°C

Typical

73.0°C

Hottest 10%

85.0°C

Load temperature distribution

30–40°C

40–50°C

50–60°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 46°CTypical: 73°CHottest 10%: 85°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 46°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 46°C and 85°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 85°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

2026-042026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)

51.6°C6 submissions

Moderate room (21–25°C)

71.2°C13 submissions

Warm room (≥26°C)

78.8°C8 submissions

Coldest run

33.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Sep 3, 2026

Hottest run

88.0°C

Aftermarket Air Cooler cooling·Jul 29, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Unknown

62.9°C14 reports

Stock Cooler

66.2°C17 reports

AIO Liquid Cooler

71.1°C9 reports

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: 23.9°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Sep 22, 2026	Stock Cooler	43.0°C	81.0°C
Sep 20, 2026	Stock Cooler	51.0°C	53.0°C
Sep 13, 2026	Stock Cooler	—	—
Sep 12, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	41.0°C	78.0°C
Sep 11, 2026	Stock Cooler	40.0°C	80.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Based on 61 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 43.5°C and an average load temperature of 67.9°C. Anything between 46°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 67.9°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is around 83°C under sustained load. 67.9°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 3060 Ti?

For a 200W mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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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