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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Temperatures — Idle 40.3°C · Load 64.9°C — 12 reports | ThermalStats

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Based on 12 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2023High-endMost recent submission: Sep 20, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 runs at an average of 64.9°C under load based on 12 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 79°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 35°C. Idle temperatures average 40.3°C.

Runs cool

Average load temp is below the typical high-end baseline of 72°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Released: 2023
Architecture: Ada Lovelace
Process node: TSMC 4N
TDP: 200W
VRAM: 12 GB
Memory type: GDDR6X
Memory bus: 192-bit
Boost clock: 2475 MHz

Idle Temperature

40.3°C

Cool

Coolest 10%

31.0°C

Typical

38.0°C

Hottest 10%

54.0°C

Load Temperature

64.9°C

Normal

Coolest 10%

35.0°C

Typical

69.0°C

Hottest 10%

79.0°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%: 35°CTypical: 69°CHottest 10%: 79°C

Is your temperature normal?

Below 35°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
Between 35°C and 79°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
Above 79°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

2026-052026-09

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)

76.0°C1 submission

Moderate room (21–25°C)

76.0°C1 submission

Warm room (≥26°C)

74.0°C3 submissions

Coldest run

34.0°C

— cooling·May 19, 2026

Hottest run

80.0°C

AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·Jun 5, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Unknown

45.0°C3 reports

Aftermarket Air Cooler

66.0°C3 reports

Stock Cooler

72.8°C4 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.

Compare with similar hardware

Other high-end GPUs from NVIDIA

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 25.1°C.

Recent Submissions

Date	Cooling	Idle	Load
Sep 20, 2026	Aftermarket Air CoolerDeepCool AK620 Digital	34.0°C	63.0°C
Sep 9, 2026	Aftermarket Air CoolerNoctua NH-D15	42.0°C	69.0°C
Aug 23, 2026	Stock CoolerAMD Stock Cooler	54.0°C	76.0°C
Jul 24, 2026	—	38.0°C	66.0°C
Jul 21, 2026	AIO Liquid Cooler	41.0°C	76.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?

Based on 12 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 runs at an average idle temperature of 40.3°C and an average load temperature of 64.9°C. Anything between 35°C and 79°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 64.9°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?

The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is around 85°C under sustained load. 64.9°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 4070?

For a 200W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 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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