NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 runs at an average of 73.9°C under load based on 15 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 79°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 66°C. Idle temperatures average 41.6°C.
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
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 66°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 66°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
Load temperature by ambient
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Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)
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.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
3 of 15 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- AMD Stock Cooler1 report
- DeepCool AK620 Digital1 report
- Noctua NH-D151 report
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 38.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 25, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 43.0°C | 75.0°C |
| Oct 25, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 43.0°C | 73.0°C |
| Oct 23, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 41.0°C | 73.0°C |
| Oct 15, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 41.0°C | 73.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?
Based on 15 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 runs at an average idle temperature of 41.6°C and an average load temperature of 73.9°C. Anything between 66°C and 79°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 73.9°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. 73.9°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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