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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Temperatures — Idle 43.2°C · Load 70°C — 32 reports | ThermalStats

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

Based on 32 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2020High-endMost recent submission: Sep 23, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 runs at an average of 70°C under load based on 32 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 81°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 60°C. Idle temperatures average 43.2°C.

Runs normal

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

43.2°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

29.0°C

Typical

42.0°C

Hottest 10%

58.0°C

Load Temperature

70.0°C

Warm

Coolest 10%

60.0°C

Typical

73.0°C

Hottest 10%

81.0°C

Load temperature distribution

30–40°C

60–70°C

70–80°C

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

Coolest 10%: 60°CTypical: 73°CHottest 10%: 81°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 60°C — cooler than 10% 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 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-032026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Moderate room (21–25°C)

67.6°C12 submissions

Warm room (≥26°C)

77.8°C5 submissions

Coldest run

31.0°C

Custom Water Loop cooling·Aug 20, 2026

Hottest run

85.0°C

— cooling·Jul 22, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Custom Water Loop

45.5°C2 reports

Aftermarket Air Cooler

62.0°C4 reports

AIO Liquid Cooler

70.2°C13 reports

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°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Sep 23, 2026	AIO Liquid CoolerHp Omen 40L (120mm)	29.0°C	71.0°C
Sep 22, 2026	AIO Liquid CoolerHp Omen 40L stock AIO cooler (120mm)	37.0°C	75.0°C
Sep 10, 2026	—	35.0°C	71.0°C
Sep 10, 2026	AIO Liquid CoolerThermalright v3	32.0°C	71.0°C
Sep 4, 2026	Custom Water Loop	36.0°C	60.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

Based on 32 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 runs at an average idle temperature of 43.2°C and an average load temperature of 70°C. Anything between 60°C and 81°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 70°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. 70°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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