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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 Temperatures — Idle 42°C · Load 85°C — 1 report | ThermalStats

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000

Based on 1 reportGPUNVIDIAEntry-levelMost recent submission: Apr 10, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 runs at an average of 85°C under load based on 1 community submission. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 85°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 85°C. Idle temperatures average 42°C.

Runs hot

Average load temp is at or above 65°C, the upper end of safe operation for this tier. Improved cooling recommended.

Specifications

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Idle Temperature

42.0°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

42.0°C

Typical

42.0°C

Hottest 10%

42.0°C

Load Temperature

85.0°C

Hot

Coolest 10%

85.0°C

Typical

85.0°C

Hottest 10%

85.0°C

Load temperature distribution

80–90°C

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C

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

Is your temperature normal?

Below 85°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 85°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 80°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Coldest run

85.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Apr 10, 2026

Hottest run

85.0°C

Stock Cooler cooling·Apr 10, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Entry-level GPUs run cool — usually 55–70°C under load. Higher temps here are typically a case airflow or dust issue.

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Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Apr 10, 2026	Stock Cooler	42.0°C	85.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

Based on 1 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 runs at an average idle temperature of 42°C and an average load temperature of 85°C. Anything between 85°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 85°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

The safe operating ceiling for entry-level GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 is around 80°C under sustained load. 85°C is above the recommended ceiling. If you're exceeding 80°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

For a 65W entry-level GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000, 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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000

Specifications

Idle Temperature

Load Temperature

Load temperature distribution

Load Temperature Distribution

Is your temperature normal?

Coldest run

Hottest run

What's normal for this tier?

Compare with similar hardware

Recent Submissions

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

Is 85°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

Have a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000?

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