NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 runs at an average of 68.8°C under load based on 34 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 76°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 60°C. Idle temperatures average 40.3°C.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Released
- 2025
- Architecture
- Blackwell
- Process node
- TSMC 4nm
- TDP
- 250W
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Memory type
- GDDR7
- Memory bus
- 192-bit
- Boost clock
- 2512 MHz
Idle Temperature
Load Temperature
Load temperature distribution
Load Temperature Distribution
Is your temperature normal?
- Below 60°C — cooler than 10% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
- Between 60°C and 76°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
- Above 76°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
Coldest run
Hottest run
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: 27.5°C.
Device Types
CPU Coolers
4 of 33 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.
By manufacturer
By model
- ID-COOLING Phantom 6PIPE1 report
- MSI MAG CoreLiquid A15 3601 report
- NZXT Kraken Plus 3601 report
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin1 report
Laptop Models
1 of 1 laptop report named the laptop model.
By manufacturer
By model
Avg load- Lenovo Legion 5 15IRX101 report84.0°C
Recent Submissions
| Date | Cooling | Idle | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Aftermarket Air Cooler | 34.0°C | 70.0°C |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Aftermarket Air Cooler | 40.0°C | 69.0°C |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Custom Water Loop | 35.0°C | 70.0°C |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Custom Water Loop | 35.0°C | 69.0°C |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | 42.0°C | 65.0°C |
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070?
Based on 34 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 runs at an average idle temperature of 40.3°C and an average load temperature of 68.8°C. Anything between 60°C and 76°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.
Is 68.8°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070?
The safe operating ceiling for high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is around 85°C under sustained load. 68.8°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 5070?
For a 250W high-end GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 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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