NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 runs at an average of 74.3°C under load based on 36 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 84°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 66°C. Idle temperatures average 44.5°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2020
- Architecture
- Ampere
- Process node
- Samsung 8nm
- TDP
- 320W
- VRAM
- 10 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6X
- Memory bus
- 320-bit
- Boost clock
- 1710 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 66°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 66°C and 84°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 84°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
Coolest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 PCs
Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 7 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.
Ranked results ran 2 minutes or more with settled temperatures and a steady load. All leaderboards
Coldest run
Hottest run
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.
Common thermal issues for this hardware
GDDR6X memory junction heat
RTX 3080/3090-series cards use GDDR6X memory that runs significantly hotter than the GPU die. Memory junction temperatures above 100°C cause the card to throttle. Replacing the factory thermal pads with quality ones (e.g. Gelid Extreme) typically drops memory junction temps by 10–20°C.
Compare with similar hardware
Other high-end GPUs from NVIDIA
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 25.1°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
5 of 36 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Corsair H150i Elite Capellix XT1 report
- NZXT Kraken Z31 report
- Thermalright V31 report
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | — | 55.0°C | 73.0°C |
| Oct 26, 2026 | — | 45.0°C | 78.0°C |
| Oct 23, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 37.0°C | 76.0°C |
| Oct 20, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 28.0°C | 74.0°C |
| Oct 11, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 43.0°C | 69.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
Based on 36 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 runs at an average idle temperature of 44.5°C and an average load temperature of 74.3°C. Anything between 66°C and 84°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 74.3°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is around 85°C under sustained load. 74.3°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 3080?
For a 320W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 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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