NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Based on 69 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2023High-endMost recent submission: Nov 4, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU runs at an average of 78.3°C under load based on 69 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 88°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 62°C. Idle temperatures average 47.2°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical high-end baseline of 72°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Released
2023
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Process node
TSMC 4N
TDP
115W
VRAM
8 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
Boost clock
2370 MHz

Idle Temperature

47.2°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
39.0°C
Typical
46.0°C
Hottest 10%
57.0°C

Load Temperature

78.3°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
62.0°C
Typical
81.0°C
Hottest 10%
88.0°C

Load temperature distribution

50–60°C
2
60–70°C
11
70–80°C
17
80–90°C
38
90–100°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 62°CTypical: 81°CHottest 10%: 88°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 62°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 62°C and 85°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 85°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-042026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
78.8°C6 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
77.4°C25 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
81.8°C4 submissions

Coolest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU PCs

Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 7 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.

#PCCoolingRoomLoadDateView result
1AnonymousLenovo Legion 5 16IRX9Stock Cooler—60.0°CNov 3, 2026
2AnonymousStock Cooler—62.0°COct 2, 2026
3AnonymousHP Victus 16-S0XXXStock Cooler—78.0°CNov 4, 2026
4AnonymousCasper Excalibur Bilgisayar Sistemleri G870Stock Cooler—80.0°CNov 2, 2026
5AnonymousLenovo Legion 5 15IRX9Stock Cooler—81.0°COct 25, 2026
6AnonymousAcer Predator PHN16-72Stock Cooler—81.0°CNov 2, 2026
7AnonymousAcer Predator PHN16-72Stock Cooler—86.0°COct 7, 2026

Ranked results ran 2 minutes or more with settled temperatures and a steady load. All leaderboards

Coldest run

54.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Sep 8, 2026

Hottest run

90.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Aug 20, 2026

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

Shared CPU/GPU power budget

RTX 40-series laptop GPUs share their power budget with the CPU via Dynamic Boost. Heavy CPU load reduces GPU TGP and vice versa, so synthetic benchmarks may not reflect real-world gaming temps. Check your laptop manufacturer's spec sheet for the actual maximum TGP — not just the GPU model name.

Compare with similar hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER76.0°C
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 407075.0°C
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti76.0°C
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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 23°C.

Device Types

laptop69 reports

Laptop Models

45 of 69 laptop reports named the laptop model.

By manufacturer

ASUS
11
HP
7
Acer
5
Dell
5
Casper
4
Gigabyte
4
Other brands
9

By model

Avg load
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A148 reports82.3°C
  • Casper Excalibur Bilgisayar Sistemleri G8704 reports83.8°C
  • Acer Predator PHN16-723 reports84.3°C
  • Dell G15 55302 reports86.5°C
  • Dell G16 76302 reports83.0°C
  • Gigabyte G6X 9KG2 reports72.0°C
  • HP Omen 17-DB0107NF2 reports83.0°C
  • HP Victus 16-S0XXX2 reports82.5°C

+17 more models

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 4, 2026Stock Cooler51.0°C78.0°C
Nov 4, 2026Stock Cooler48.0°C87.0°C
Nov 3, 2026Stock Cooler42.0°C60.0°C
Nov 2, 2026Stock Cooler43.0°C81.0°C
Nov 2, 2026Stock Cooler47.0°C80.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Based on 69 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU runs at an average idle temperature of 47.2°C and an average load temperature of 78.3°C. Anything between 62°C and 85°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 78.3°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is around 85°C under sustained load. 78.3°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 4060 Laptop GPU?

For a 115W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 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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