NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

Based on 48 reportsGPUNVIDIA · 2025FlagshipMost recent submission: Nov 5, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 runs at an average of 63.6°C under load based on 48 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 73°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 51°C. Idle temperatures average 34.9°C.

Runs cool
Average load temp is below the typical flagship baseline of 75°C — this hardware runs cooler than most in its class.

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Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Released
2025
Architecture
Blackwell
Process node
TSMC 4nm
TDP
360W
VRAM
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
Memory bus
256-bit
Boost clock
2617 MHz

Idle Temperature

34.9°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
25.0°C
Typical
35.0°C
Hottest 10%
44.0°C

Load Temperature

63.6°C
Normal
Coolest 10%
51.0°C
Typical
66.0°C
Hottest 10%
73.0°C

Load temperature distribution

40–50°C
3
50–60°C
10
60–70°C
23
70–80°C
12

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 51°CTypical: 66°CHottest 10%: 73°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 51°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 51°C and 73°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 73°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

2026-032026-11

Load temperature by ambient

Cool room (≤20°C)
51.5°C4 submissions
Moderate room (21–25°C)
62.9°C13 submissions
Warm room (≥26°C)
71.0°C1 submission

Coolest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 PCs

Each PC's coolest ranked result under load, out of 15 PCs. Room temperatures differ, so treat close results as a tie.

#PCCoolingRoomLoadDateView result
1AnonymousCustom Water LoopAlphacool Core 113.9°C49.0°CNov 5, 2026
2AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—53.0°CNov 1, 2026
3AnonymousCustom Water LoopAlphacool Core 1—53.0°CNov 2, 2026
4AnonymousAftermarket Air Cooler—58.0°COct 12, 2026
5AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—59.0°COct 24, 2026
6AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—61.0°COct 20, 2026
7Anonymous——66.0°COct 9, 2026
8AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—66.0°COct 14, 2026
9AnonymousAIO Liquid Cooler—66.0°COct 16, 2026
10AnonymousAIO Liquid Coolerbe quiet! Silent Loop 323.0°C66.0°COct 26, 2026

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

Coldest run

43.0°C
— cooling·Apr 5, 2026

Hottest run

78.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 3, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Custom Water Loop
50.9°C7 reports
Unknown
64.2°C9 reports
AIO Liquid Cooler
65.5°C23 reports
Aftermarket Air Cooler
66.7°C6 reports
Other
69.0°C1 report
Stock Cooler
72.0°C2 reports

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.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 409070.0°C
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Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 21.7°C.

Device Types

desktop48 reports

CPU Coolers

18 of 48 desktop reports named the CPU cooler.

By manufacturer

Alphacool
5
Corsair
3
Lian Li
3
be quiet!
2
Cooler Master
2
Arctic
1
Other brands
2

By model

  • Alphacool Core 15 reports
  • be quiet! Silent Loop 32 reports
  • Cooler Master Atmos Stealth 1202 reports
  • Lian Li HydroShift LCD 3602 reports
  • Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB1 report
  • Corsair iCUE Link Titan 3601 report
  • Corsair Nautilus 360 RS1 report
  • Corsair Nautilus RS1 report

+2 more models

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 5, 2026Custom Water LoopAlphacool Core 123.0°C49.0°C
Nov 5, 2026Custom Water LoopAlphacool Core 124.0°C50.0°C
Nov 3, 2026Custom Water LoopAlphacool Core 126.0°C53.0°C
Nov 2, 2026Custom Water LoopAlphacool Core 128.0°C54.0°C
Nov 2, 2026Custom Water LoopAlphacool Core 127.0°C53.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080?

Based on 48 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 runs at an average idle temperature of 34.9°C and an average load temperature of 63.6°C. Anything between 51°C and 73°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 63.6°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080?

The safe operating ceiling for flagship GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is around 87°C under sustained load. 63.6°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 5080?

For a 360W flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 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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