NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti runs at an average of 64°C under load based on 1 community submission. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 64°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 64°C. Idle temperatures average 24°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2022
- Architecture
- Ampere
- Process node
- Samsung 8nm
- TDP
- 450W
- VRAM
- 24 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6X
- Memory bus
- 384-bit
- Boost clock
- 1860 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 64°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 64°C and 64°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 64°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
- Above 87°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.
Coldest run
Hottest run
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
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | AIO Liquid CoolerGigabyte Aorus Waterforce Xtreme | 24.0°C | 64.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Based on 1 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti runs at an average idle temperature of 24°C and an average load temperature of 64°C. Anything between 64°C and 64°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 64°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
The safe operating ceiling for flagship GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is around 87°C under sustained load. 64°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 Ti?
For a 450W flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 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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