NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 runs at an average of 71°C under load based on 3 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 75°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 67°C. Idle temperatures average 36°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2022
- Architecture
- Ada Lovelace
- Process node
- TSMC 4N
- TDP
- 320W
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR6X
- Memory bus
- 256-bit
- Boost clock
- 2505 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 67°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 67°C and 75°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 75°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.
Submissions over time
Coldest run
Hottest run
Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)
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.
Compare with similar hardware
Other flagship GPUs from NVIDIA
Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 22°C.
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | — | 31.0°C | 67.0°C |
| Sep 11, 2026 | AIO Liquid CoolerCorsair H150i Elite Capellix XT | 37.0°C | 71.0°C |
| Jul 27, 2026 | AIO Liquid Cooler | 40.0°C | 75.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
Based on 3 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 runs at an average idle temperature of 36°C and an average load temperature of 71°C. Anything between 67°C and 75°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 71°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
The safe operating ceiling for flagship GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is around 87°C under sustained load. 71°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 4080?
For a 320W flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 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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