NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 runs at an average of 74.3°C under load based on 28 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 88°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 53°C. Idle temperatures average 42.1°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2020
- Architecture
- Ampere
- Process node
- Samsung 8nm
- TDP
- 350W
- VRAM
- 24 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6X
- Memory bus
- 384-bit
- Boost clock
- 1695 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 53°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 53°C and 87°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 87°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?
Flagship GPUs draw 300–600W and run 70–80°C at the GPU die under load with reference cooling. Memory junction temperatures can be 10–20°C higher; staying below 95°C on memory is the key safety target.
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 flagship GPUs from NVIDIA
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.7°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
8 of 28 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- Corsair H100i RGB Platinum1 report
- Corsair H150i1 report
- Corsair XH303I RGB1 report
- GAMEMAX Ice Chill 3601 report
- NZXT Kraken X531 report
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE1 report
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | AIO Liquid CoolerNZXT Kraken X53 | 45.0°C | 68.0°C |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Custom Water Loop | 29.0°C | 53.0°C |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Custom Water Loop | 23.0°C | 46.0°C |
| Sep 19, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 41.0°C | 78.0°C |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Custom Water Loop | 23.0°C | 41.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
Based on 28 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 runs at an average idle temperature of 42.1°C and an average load temperature of 74.3°C. Anything between 53°C and 87°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 74.3°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
The safe operating ceiling for flagship GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is around 87°C under sustained load. 74.3°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 87°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.
What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
For a 350W flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, 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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